A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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Sport England's latest research reveals that active people are happier and more satisfied with their lives – and are less likely to experience anxiety.
Examining the Impact of Greenhouse Sports Programmes in Schools
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
Loughborough University
Loughborough University was commissioned to undertake a small-scale scoping study in order to examine the future possibilities for more broadly examining the impact of the school-based programmes on individual participants and on schools more widely utilising data that is routinely collated by schools....
This report led by Mind has reinforced the link between mental health and physical exercise, highlighting that those who increased their activity levels by an average of 1.3 days per week further improved their resilience and mental well-being.
This report says innovative solutions for keeping older people active and independent could save billions of pounds in NHS and social care costs by preventing disease.
The second Active Lives Adult Report summarising activity levels in England from May 2016 to May 2017.
A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a fit and healthy childhood.
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.
Workplace Policies And Practices Promoting Physical Activity Across England
Sat, 16 Sep 2017
International Journal of Workplace Health Management
This paper seeks to understand how workplaces most effectively promote physical activity for the benefit of public health.
Women in Sport have undertaken a research project to help further understand women's motivations and barriers to taking part in parkrun and wider running activity.
This report sets out the steps that have been taken towards making sure absolutely everyone can benefit from the power of sport.
This report presents data from the Active Lives Survey for the period mid-November 2015 to mid-November 2016. Data are presented for adults aged 16+ in England.