A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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An evidence-based report on how to provide sport or physical activity opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people to take part together.
The Role Of Psychological Factors In Recreational Sport Participation
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
Sports Coach UK
A research report produced for Sports Coach UK by Loughborough University.
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...
This publication brings together the views of a highly respected group of people with expertise gained from years of experience in researching, organising, planning and delivering sport and physical activity.
This document provides an executive summary of a research project conducted by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) in November - December 2012.
Understanding Disabled People’s Lifestyles In Relation To Sport.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
English Federation of Disability Sport
The study seeks to understand what motivates disabled people in their everyday lives and how this relates to sport or exercise.
The Impact Of Engagement In Sport On Graduate Employability
Fri, 28 Jun 2013
Sheffield Hallam University
The purpose of this research is to provide evidence of the value of sport on graduate employability.
This guidance is a partial update of Four commonly used methods to increase physical activity, NICE public health guidance 2 (2006).
This paper describes levels of physical activity (PA), sedentary time and adherence to Chief Medical Officers PA guidelines among primary school-aged children across the UK using objective accelerometer-based measurements.
This is one of the 53 country profiles covering developments in nutrition, physical activity and obesity in the WHO European Region. This profile illustrates the statistical analysis of the increasing obesity problem that we are facing in the United Kingdom. It contains statistics ranging from nutritional...
Get Britain Cycling: Summary And Recommendations
Tue, 09 Apr 2013
All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group
Funded by NI Group Limited and the Bicycle Association, the aim of this parliamentary inquiry was "to enable more people across the UK to take up cycling, cycle more often and cycle more safely by interviewing or receiving written evidence from expert witnesses on the obstacles that must be overcome...
This document provides an overview of the best available evidence on health and wellbeing outcomes that are directly affected by physical activity.
Building A Participation Legacy From The London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Games In Disadvantaged Areas
Sat, 09 Mar 2013
Brunel University
The Brunel research focused on learning what factors contributed to building the StreetGames participation legacy.
The purpose of this document is to provide physical activity practitioners, commissioners and policy makers with the key facts to help them build an economic argument for the need to decrease levels of physical inactivity within the population.
Being Active: An Every Day Guide For People Living With An Impairment Or Health Condition
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
EFDS
An every day guide for people living with an impairment or health condition.