The National Autistic Society has created a short factsheet on engaging people with autism in sport and physical activity. It will help readers to understand and implement good practice and ensure that people with autism feel comfortable in their environment.
This guide has been developed by the EFDS in partnership with the CSPN to support CSP employees to strengthen public sector engagement with disabled people. It offers guidance on how to improve engagement and provides examples of good practice, enabling organisations to replicate these. With four out of five disabled people currently not active, but seven in ten wanting to...
Four out of five disabled people take little or no exercise, despite seven in ten disabled people wanting to increase their physical activity. This report provides guidance for people living with an impairment or health condition, in order to help individuals to overcome barriers to physical activity.
New research suggests that young people's activity levels start to decline from the age of seven. This study uses objective physical activity data, measured with an accelerometer, using data from the Gateshead Millenium Study with eight years of follow up. The authors conclude that future policy and research efforts to promote physical activity should begin well before adolescence, and should include both boys and girls.
Graduate Employability Research commissioned by British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) shows the positive impact that sport has on graduate employability, This research revealed that the average salary of graduates who engaged with sport at university is £32,552, compared with £26,728 for those who did not, and more than half (51 per cent) of graduates said sporting involvement has helped them...
Accessible PDFs from British Blind Sport, Cerebral Palsy Sport, Dwarf Sports Association, Limb Power and UK Deaf Sport. The documents provide an overview of the purpose of the organisation, who they represent, information regarding the disability group, available support, participation pathways and partnership opportunities.
This document, released by Public Health England, provides a framework for national and local action to address the national physical inactivity epidemic. It sets out a vision where physical activity is fun, easy and affordable and exercise and recreation is available to every community across England. To achieve this, the four areas for national and local action are:1. Active Society:...
LimbPower conducted a survey into amputees and people with limb impairments participation in sport and physical activity. The report highlights some key findings about current trends and demand. They include:- Nearly 8 in 10 people surveyed (78%) have taken part in some form of exercise, physical activity or sport in the last 12 months. - The most popular current sports...
As part of Public Health England's Everybody Active, Every Day framework, a long term vision has been identified. To support this, a number of resources are being created and updated. What Works - The Evidence sets out an evidence base of what works to get people active at a population scale. It highlights five steps for local areas to support...
Every person with a visual impairment (VI) has the right to participate in physical activity, despite the barriers that VI imposes. This resource is useful for any individual or organisation delivering physical activity for support, ideas and guidance on how to include people with VI. The document will help the reader to understand sight loss and eye conditions, understand and apply...
