A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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A new generation of comprehensive educated Olympic medallists – including Laura Trott and Mo Farah – is challenging the traditional dominance of independent schools in elite sports. However, Team GB's top Olympians are still four times more likely to have been privately educated than the population as a whole, particularly in sports like rowing and hockey.
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This report presents the findings of a programme of research undertaken to confirm the value of sport and active recreation to New Zealand and New Zealanders
This Commons Library briefing paper provides more information on the policies outlined in the Coalition Government's approach to school sport and related and subsequent developments in the provision of PE and sport in 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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This Elite Sport Strategy provides the blueprint for a sustained level of achievement at the highest level of sport.
UK Sport commissioned the independent research consultancy ComRes to conduct a consultation among its stakeholders at all levels, focusing on the organisation's strategic direction beyond the Rio 2016 investment cycle.
The Education Select Committee held an inquiry into school sport following London 2012, in advance of the first anniversary of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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A survey of teachers, school games organisers and school sport partnerships staff.
This report is based on evidence from inspections of physical education between September 2008 and July 2012.Ofsted visited 120 primary schools, 110 secondary schools and seven special schools. It recommends actions for schools and the Department for Education to secure further improvement in the quality...
This vision spurs Sport Wales' motivation and commitment to delivering the very best for Welsh sport.