A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
About This Report:
The Health Survey for England (HSE) is part of a programme of surveys commissioned by the Health and Social Care Information Centre. Children aged 13-15 were interviewed themselves, and parents of children aged 0-12 were asked about their children, with the interview including questions on general health and physical activity.
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A Report By The All-Party Parliamentary Group On A Fit And Healthy Childhood
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
House Of Commons
This report was prepared by a Working Group of the All-Party Group. It is a reflection of the work required to recognise the vital importance of physical education to health and to create the environment that will reverse the strong recent trend of reduced physical activity.
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Report form the CSJ calling on the government to radically increase the provision of school sport and PE
It is understood that those in lower income households have acutely felt the impact of the
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During April and May 2020, some 270 community organization that are based in the
most deprived areas of England and Wales, and...
Time on the curriculum for Physical Education is being squeezed, new research from the Youth Sport Trust shows based on responses from teachers at 487 English secondary schools.
A Report By The All-Party Parliamentary Group On A Fit And Healthy Childhood
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
All Party Parliamentary Commission
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The Government's action plan to reduce England's rate of childhood obesity within the next ten years.
Physical Activity In The Early Years
Mon, 02 Nov 2015
British Heart Foundation, Loughborough University
The purpose of this evidence briefing is to provide an overview of the evidence relating to the early years (from birth to five years) and physical activity to help commissioners, policy makers and practitioners influence work in the field.