A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
About This Report:
This guidance is a partial update of Four commonly used methods to increase physical activity, NICE public health guidance 2 (2006).
Related Reports:
The Future Of Local Authority Sport And Leisure Services: Sport And/Or Health?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Martyn Allison
The sport and leisure sector has itself undergone radical change and downsizing but continues to aspire to be a key player in the life of communities and individuals. This paper gives Martyn Allison's personal perspective on what this future could look like.
The economic cost of physical inactivity in young people.
A strategic review of health inequalities in England post-2010.
The Department of Health (DH) asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to produce public health guidance on the promotion and creation of physical environments that support increased levels of physical activity.
100 ideas for the 2024 election from 29 sport, physical activity and Wellbeing organisations.
The Community Pulse is a longitudinal study of Sported members on the sustainability, needs, and ambitions of grassroot groups throughout the UK. It ensures the voices of small community organisations are heard
Sport has the power to transform lives. Of course, it keeps us fit. But so much more. For the young people of this nation, sport unlocks life-long friends, introduces mentors, provides purpose, builds confidence – and keeps us out of trouble.1 It boosts academic prospects, combats mental ill health,...
The DCMS/ Government sport and physical activity strategy launched in the summer recess of 2023
Active Partnerships National Organisation Strategy 2023-2027.
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
The Active Partnerships National Organisation is the national charity of the Active Partnerships Network – a collective of 43 locally-led, nonprofit, strategic organisations who, as valued system partners of Sport England with reach across every place in England, play a pivotal role in 'Uniting...
The case for action on healthy life expectancy.
Health inequalities are entrenched in this country and life expectancy has been getting worse in the poorest areas. This was brutally exposed during the covid pandemic when people under 65 in the poorest parts of the country were four times more likely to...