A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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This document outlines progress made in the last 5 years as a consequence of Public Health England's (PHE) national physical activity framework, Everybody active, every day (EAED). The writing of this publication is in response to an independent review of the framework undertaken by global consultancy...
Health And Wealth: Inclusive Growth Opportunity For Mayoral Combined Authorities
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
Public Health England
This report seeks to achieve a deeper understanding of the interlinkages between health and wealth and the opportunities that devolution presents to focus on prevention and early intervention across the life course.
Public Health England: Protecting And Improving The Nation's Health
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
Public Health England
Evidence summary of the health benefits that can be achieved from 10 minutes of brisk walking per day for 7 days.
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...
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....
This briefing looks at the impact of current transport systems and sets out the many benefits of increasing physical activity through active travel.
Identifying What Works For Local Physical Inactivity Interventions
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
Public Health England
This report explores the All Parliamentary Commission's concerns on the measurement and evaluation of interventions and tests their hypotheses.
This eagerly anticipated document sets out Public Health England's plan to support local and national authorities to tackle the obesity epidemic that has been well publicised throughout much of 2014.
Obesity And The Environment: Increasing Physical Activity And Active Travel
Sun, 10 Nov 2013
Public Health England
This briefing has been written in conjunction with the Local Government Association (LGA). It is aimed at those who work in or represent local authorities. It addresses the issue of taking action to create environments where people are more likely to walk or cycle for short journeys. It summarises the...