A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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An analysis of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors Study found physical inactivity and low physical activity to be among the ten most important risk factors in England. 1 It is estimated that physical inactivity contributes to almost one in ten premature deaths (based on life expectancy...
This article provides insights on the impacts of austerity policy through an examination of the experiences of two different countries and sport organisations.
This report sets out an exciting new vision for how child health information can support both parents and professionals in providing the highest quality care for children and young people.
This document sets out the details of the programme, funding process and the journey to deliver a new sustainable model for grassroots football hubs nationwide.
This report sets out the findings from the inaugural WheelPower sport and physical activity survey Talk About Taking Part.
The Bridging the Gap project was undertaken to look at how to best support community organisations using sport and physical activity to change the lives of young people in some of England's most deprived communities.
The Sport England and UK Sport Code of Sports Governance. It is a mandatory set of Requirements for those organisations seeking public funding, as required by the Government in its 2015 strategy Sporting Future.
A Report By The All-Party Parliamentary Group On A Fit And Healthy Childhood
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
All Party Parliamentary Commission
This report 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
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...
The Government's action plan to reduce England's rate of childhood obesity within the next ten years.
Increasing physical activity has the potential to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and the nation as a whole. Public Health England (PHE) wants to see more people being physically active. This professional resource sets out how to achieve this....
A report from UK Active into the size and impact of the physical activity sector in the UK
This briefing looks at the impact of current transport systems and sets out the many benefits of increasing physical activity through active travel.
Social Return On Investment In Sport: A Participation Wide Model For England
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Sheffield Hallam University
This research paper attempts to value the social impacts of participation in sport in England, using the SROI framework.
The Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) at Sheffield Hallam University produced a 'Satellite Account' for golf in order to derive an authoritative assessment of the sport's economic value to the UK economy for the year 2014.
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.
A blueprint for sport and active recreation in Wales.
The Youth Sport Trust's Strategic Plan sets the direction and priorities for the organisation over the five year period 2013-2018.
An inquiry into English football and its finances (an update on the 2004 report).
Initial plans for building a lasting and positive legacy from Glasgow 2014 and other major events, such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ryder Cup in 2014.
Sport For All And Major Sporting Events: Trends In Sport Participation And The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, The 2003 Rugby World Cup And The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
Thu, 26 Feb 2009
University of Technology Sydney
This paper summarises trends in sport participation in the community in relation to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
The Laureus Sport For Good Foundation assesses the economic value of three sports projects aimed at tackling gang violence and youth crime in the UK. Each project is using sport to reach out to and engage young people at different stages along the criminal pathway.
Tired Of Hanging Around: Using Sport And Leisure Activities To Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour By Young Pople
Fri, 09 Jan 2009
Audit Commission
Sport and leisure have an important role in preventing anti-social behaviour. In this report the Audit Commission explore a wide range of cost-effective solutions to combat anti-social problems via the means of sport.