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....
Women in Sport partnered up with British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) to share insights into how to engage inactive female students within universities.
Making London the Heart of the Sport Tech World is the strategic plan of action for technology in London. Building on the Blueprint for a Physically Active City it highlights the exciting role that technology innovation can play in helping to create positive change to Londoners' lives through sport....
Social value now sits at the heart of strategic investment into sport and physical activity, and
rightly so. Every delivery and commissioning organisation should have a consistent, credible,
accurate and up to date understanding of what good looks like and how to deliver it locally,
accounting for different...
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.
Empowering Communities: An Assessment Of Capital Investment Into Community Wellness Hubs
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
ukactive
This report discusses ukactive and Sport England's proposal to expand the availability of Community Wellness Hubs as part of their shared mission for an active nation.
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.
A joint response (Swim Ireland and Ireland Active) on a National Swimming Strategy as part of the National Sports Policy Framework Public Consultation Paper submitted to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
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.
Insight Into Action: The Lessons From The Doorstep Sport Club Programme 2013-17
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Street Games
The Doorstep Sport Club (DSC) Programme investigated the issue of inactivity in deprived and underfunded areas across the United Kingdom, offering immediate and long-term solutions.
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.
Swim Group Review Of Curriculum Swimming And Water Safety Lessons
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Developed by a range of experts from across the education, sport and leisure sectors, this report explores the challenges that primary schools face in delivering high quality swimming and water safety lessons. It also makes a series of recommendations on how to improve the situation.
General Election 2017: Putting Sport And Recreation At The Heart Of An Active Nation
Tue, 23 May 2017
Sport and Recreation Alliance
A manifesto for sport and recreation.
This report sets out the steps that have been taken towards making sure absolutely everyone can benefit from the power of sport.
One of Women in Sport's strategic goals is for more women to work in sport and be fairly represented at the leadership level. Through this report they challenge and encourage the sport sector to take action to make this happen.
Fitbit has created its own database with its research partner Fitabase made up of 164 published studies which mention using Fitbit wearables. The Fitabase Research Library is designed to be a public one stop-shop resource for published and peer-reviewed studies using Fitbit technology.
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.
The Future Of Local Authority Sport And Leisure Services: Sport And/Or Health?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Martyn Allison
The sport and leisure sector has itself undergone radical change and downsizing but continues to aspire to be a key player in the life of communities and individuals. This paper gives Martyn Allison's personal perspective on what this future could look like.
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.
Coinciding with Women in Sport's (formerly WSFF) first conference with various members of the sport's sector, this report marks one year since the boards inception and reviews the progress.
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.
Marketing, Technology, And Medicine: Recommendations On How To Incorporate Psychological Principles Into New Technologies To Promote Healthy Behaviours
Wed, 03 Sep 2014
Journal of Consumer Health On the Internet
This report aims to 1) describe how technology has traditionally reduced motivation to engage in health behaviours, 2) discuss key elements that may make sedentary technology (in this case, television) engaging, and 3) provide examples of how these same elements can be incorporated into new technologies...
This is an inquiry into the barriers to women's participation in sport and how to overcome these. The Committee collected evidence from the key organisations and individuals who are involved in women's sport to promote this issue.
The shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman and the shadow sports minister Clive Efford released this public consultation to help gather thoughts from consumers of sport in the months leading up to the General Election in 2013. The report asks 23 separate questions ranging from encouraging participation...
The economic cost of physical inactivity in young people.
Press Release: Cycling Can Create At Least 76 600 Jobs And Save 10 000 Lives Every Year In Major European Cities
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
World Health Organisation
This WHO press release refers to an inquiry which estimates that investing in "green and healthy transport" not only has positive health and environmental effects but is also economically profitable.
Reaching more people in sport and physical activity through inclusive and accessible communications.
Tackling Physical Inactivity - A Coordinated Approach
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
All Party Parliamentary Commission
This is the first of two reports from the All-Party Parliamentary Commission on Physical Activity, which was set up in 2013. It sets out the scale and scope of the problem, mapping out the specific areas in which need to be worked on for change.
Helping to create healthy lives by designing and managing places and buildings that encourage physical activity.
The aim of the physical activity strand of the legacy is to have a much more physically active nation.
Press Release: New WHO Analysis Shows Alarming Rates Of Overweight Children
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
World Health Organisation
This press release from the WHO draws attention to changing perceptions of what is viewed as normal with regards to the levels of obesity across Europe. Using the various country reports, it refers on evidence from the country reports produced to generate awareness of the 'obesity epidemic' infecting...
This report shows the rising issue of physical inactivity across the UK.