This report by the Office for National Statistics provides an analysis of associations between COVID-19, physical activity and eating behaviours from the Schools Infection Survey’s parent and pupil questionnaires. The report shares information on the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on levels of physical activity and its association with improved physical and mental health among children, young adults, and...
This report presents data from the Active Lives Adult Survey for the period mid-November 2020 to mid-November 2021. Data is presented for adults aged 16+ in England. This report contains a full year of coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions, including comparisons to both the first easing of restrictions in summer 2020 and to pre-pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic saw a range of restrictions...
This report by Loughborough University London explores Covid-19’s impact on sports and what this means for the future of the sports industry. The wider impact of Covid-19 on sports such as the effect on event management and community sport is discussed in this report. Alongside this, the report covers the economic impact of Covid-19 on sports including financial losses for...
This report by the Sport for Development Coalition, Mind, Loughborough University and Edge Hill University sets out clear recommendations for future policy and practice surrounding physical activity and mental health. The report explores how physical activity, sport and sport for development can transform lives after COVID-19. Recommendations include the introduction of a cross-government public mental health strategy, recognising the promotion of...
This report by the Royal Society seeks to understand how the internet shapes people’s engagement with scientific information. Information about Covid-19 is spread rapidly online, which can be great to inform people of current news surrounding the virus- however this report highlights the dangers that come alongside this. This includes the spread of misinformation surrounding Covid-19 that arises from the competition for...
This report by Belong- The Social Cohesion Network, supported by the Nuffield Foundation and the University of Kent School of Psychology- details the Beyond Us and Them research project analysing the impact of Covid-19 on social cohesion. The research seeks to understand factors that promote or inhibit social cooperation, that mobilise or discourage action in support of others, and that build...
This report, supported by Sport England, includes a partnership collaboration study between Manchester Metropolitan University and five Active Partnerships (AP) in the north of England. The project reviews existing literature and information surrounding Covid-19 and the effect this had on motivation changes, behaviours and societal challenges facing the sport and physical activity sector. One of the aims of the research...
This report by InFocus evaluates the Sport Unites investment programme and Major Events Engagement Fund (MEEF) commissioned by the Mayor of London’s Community Sport team in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim being to ensure that the challenges faced by the community sport sector are captured and that the impact is measured. Additionally, learnings by the sector in responding...
This article provides details on how the Building Connections Fund has adapted its methods to the changing needs of those suffering with loneliness as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights key changes such as engagement with online activities for service users alongside the necessary safeguarding and privacy measures introduced to create a safe space for those struggling with loneliness during the pandemic.
This report evaluates how the Building Connections Fund (BCF) operated following the impact of Covid-19 on the grant holders and service users. It details the way in which BCF adapted its methods for tackling loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic alongside evaluating service users’ experiences. The pandemic has created an opportunity for change, learning and development. This report details recommendations for...