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A Level Playing Field: Equalising Access to Sport and Exercise for Young People After Covid-19A Level Playing Field: Equalising Access to Sport and Exercise for Young People After Covid-19

London Sport
Added 3 years ago
In this report, the Centre for Social Justice argues that the time is right for a more radical reform of physical education and sport provision for young people; there is a looming health crisis due to inactivity during lockdown and due to illnesses other than coronavirus going untreated. Given the UK’s existing obesity crisis, the CSJ is calling upon the government for bold action....al education and sport provision for young people; there is a looming health crisis due to inactivity during lockdown and due to illnesses other than coronavirus going untreated. Given the UK’s existing obesity crisis, t...

An Independent Assessment of Self-reported Cases of COVID-19 in Fitness Clubs and Leisure Facilities Across EuropeAn Independent Assessment of Self-reported Cases of COVID-19 in Fitness Clubs and Leisure Facilities Across Europe

London Sport
Added 3 years ago
This THiNK Active report sets out to understand the extent that gyms, fitness clubs and leisure centres - during the COVID-19 pandemic - provide individuals with a safe environment in which to be physically active. The data finds that the self-reported incidence rate of positive COVID-19 cases was 1.12 cases per 100,000 visits for the combined SafeACTiVE and ukactive data sets. This was taken from a total sample of 115 million visits ac...This THiNK Active report sets out to understand the extent that gyms, fitness clubs and leisure centres - during the COVID-19 pandemic - provide individuals with a safe environment in which to be physically active. The d...

Whole Systems Approach to ObesityWhole Systems Approach to Obesity

London Sport
Updated 3 years ago
Tackling obesity and helping people achieve or maintain a healthier weight is complex. Most of the adult population in England is living with overweight or obesity and whilst the majority of the younger generation remain a healthy weight, it is not the case for every child, and particularly so for those living in our more deprived areas. We all have a resp...Tackling obesity and helping people achieve or maintain a healthier weight is complex. Most of the adult population in England is living with overweight or obesity and whilst the majority of the younger gener...

Socially Distanced Sport: A Toolkit for Sport and Physical Activity PractitionersSocially Distanced Sport: A Toolkit for Sport and Physical Activity Practitioners

London Sport
Added 4 years ago
...r of London and delivered by BADU Sports and Salaam Peace. It is important to note that it is intended as a practical toolkit, not official guidance. Participants were children aged 8-12 years and young people aged 15-19 years who were all able bodied and predominantly existing participants of the two delivery organisations. The project was held in school-based facilities and used football, netball, basketball and fitness activities. T......tant to note that it is intended as a practical toolkit, not official guidance. Participants were children aged 8-12 years and young people aged 15-19 years who were all able bodied and predominantly existing participant...

Statistics on Obestity, Physical Activity and DietStatistics on Obestity, Physical Activity and Diet

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Added 4 years ago
This report presents information on obesity, physical activity and diet drawn together from a variety of sources for England. Each section provides an overview of key findings, as well as providing links to relevant documents and sources. The report includes information on:  Obesity related hospital admissions, including obesity related bariatric surgery.  Obesity prevalence.  Physical activity levels.  Walking and cycling rates.  Presc...This report presents information on obesity, physical activity and diet drawn together from a variety of sources for England. Each section provides an overview of key findings, as well as providing links to relevant docu...

Reopening Activity: An Inclusive ResponseReopening Activity: An Inclusive Response

London Sport
Added 4 years ago
... be active increase, that we focus on inclusion. Counting for one in five of our population, disabled people including those with long-term health conditions, are a significant audience to engage. But as the least active group in society, the health and well-being benefits of activity are particularly important. Despite disabled people facing additional barriers in accessing sport and physical activity, we know many want to be more acti......ive of our population, disabled people including those with long-term health conditions, are a significant audience to engage. But as the least active group in society, the health and well-being benefits of activity are ...

UK Physical Activity GuidelinesUK Physical Activity Guidelines

London Sport
Updated 4 years ago
The following documents provide guidance from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on how much physical activity people should be doing. They are broken down into the following groups:- Early years (under 5) who are not walking - Early years (under 5) who are capable of walking - Children and young people (5-18)- Adults (19-64)- Older ...The following documents provide guidance from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on how much physical activity people should be doing. They are broken down into the following groups:- E...

Blueprint for an Active BritainBlueprint for an Active Britain

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Updated 4 years ago
The UK Active Blueprint sets out clear and achievable recommendations to get the nation moving. It details an evidence based policy, bringing together existing research, technology, programmes and partnerships to help get Britain more active in a variety of ways. The document brings together input from a collection of stakeholders, thus encompassing a broad spectrum of physical activity policy in order to increase impact. It supports go...The UK Active Blueprint sets out clear and achievable recommendations to get the nation moving. It details an evidence based policy, bringing together existing research, technology, programmes and partnerships to help ge...

Making the Case for Physical ActivityMaking the Case for Physical Activity

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Updated 4 years ago
This document provides relevant and evidence-based statistics to better equip physical activity and health professionals to make the case for using physical activity to improve quality of life across the population. It explains the health and social benefits of physical activity, summarising evidence that can be used to convince commissioners, policy makers, partners and funding bodies to support ......t and evidence-based statistics to better equip physical activity and health professionals to make the case for using physical activity to improve quality of life across the population. It explains the health and social bene...

Doing Sport Differently: A Guide to Exercise and Fitness for People Living with Disability or Health ConditionsDoing Sport Differently: A Guide to Exercise and Fitness for People Living with Disability or Health Conditions

London Sport
Updated 4 years ago
This guide has been written for people with a disability or health condition and those who work or engage with them. It takes a question and answer approach, allowing the reader to find information that aligns with their interests or objectives. It highlights how far access to sport, exercise and fitness has improved and how to enjoy it. The document is brok...This guide has been written for people with a disability or health condition and those who work or engage with them. It takes a question and answer approach, allowing the reader to find information that aligns ...