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Source: Sustrans.org 27.09.21
Figures released by Sustrans to mark this year's Bike to School Week reveal that only 2% of children cycle to school, but many more wish they could.
Sustrans commissioned a UK-wide YouGov survey of 1,305 children aged 6-15 to find out about their journey to and from school. The survey found that just 2% of pupils actually travel by bike, but 14% w
workforces movingSource: UK Active 29.09.21
ukactive and Sport England have announced a consultation to uncover existing and new opportunities to get workforces moving more. The organisations have joined forces to understand what the physical activity sector is doing to support employees to be more active, in addition to exploring how to work more closely to improve
Source: Sport England 30.09.21
https://www.sportengland.org/news/new-guidance-transgender-inclusion-domestic-sport-published
The UK’s sports councils have published new guidance for transgender inclusion in domestic sport.
The Sports Councils’ Equality Group (SCEG), made up of representatives from each of the UK’s sports councils (UK Sport, Sport England, Sport Wales, sportscotland and Sport Northern Ireland), commissioned a review of its existing guidance (2013/15) for the inclusion of transg
Source: Ageing-better.org 04.10.21
According to a new report, 'Best foot forward' published by the Centre for Ageing Better, too many people in their 50s and 60s will remain physically inactive unless we re-design our neighbourhoods to encourage walking and cycling. The report, which looked at the barriers people in this age group face to walking and cycling, says that action is need
Source: NCSEM 01.10.21
Making small changes to your daily calorie intake and/or physical activity levels to manage your weight may help to prevent weight gain, a new Loughborough University study has found.
Most adults on average gain 0.5–1 kg per year. As a result, over 50% of the global population are living with being overweight and are at increased
Source: pathsforall.org.uk Sept 2021
Paths for All and the University of Stirling, are investigating how care home residents are supported to be active as part of their day-to-day routine.
Staying active in a care home is important to avoid deconditioning and the researchers are keen to hear about experiences of working or volunteering in a care home in the UK.
They are interested
Source: swimming.org sept 2021
https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/decadeofdecline/
A Decade of Decline Report.pdf
A new report from Swim England A Decade of Decline shows a worrying future for our swimming pools. At current rates, by the end of the decade almost 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever, threatening the future of our aquatic sports and leaving millions shut out of the activities they love.
The report shows that for every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity nearl
Source: Gov.uk 22.09.2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/walking-and-cycling-statistics-england-2020
This statistical release from the Department for Transport presents information on walking and cycling in England in 2020 using data from the 2020 National Travel Survey (NTS) and the November 2019 to 2020 Active Lives Survey (ALS).
Walking
· Average walking trips decreased in 2020, whilst miles walked per person increased to their highest levels since 2002.
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Source: UK Active 20.09.21
Less than a third (27%) of UK adults say they are as physically fit as they would like to be following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research commissioned by ukactive.
ukactive’s poll of just over 2,000 adults, conducted by Savanta ComRes**, found that over a quarter (27%) said they
Source: Youth Sport Trust Sept 21
The Youth Sport Trust has published The Class of 2035: How sport can empower a generation. The study, carried out by Foresight Factory, warns of significant inequalities in young people’s engagement with sport and exercise, particularly among those from poorer backgrounds. It calls for young people to be given a greater say in provision, and mo
Source: Sport England 08.09.21
https://www.sportengland.org/news/extra-ps5m-active-together-crowdfunding-partnership
Grassroots sports clubs have received a boost with the news Sport England is investing a further £5 million of National Lottery funding into its partnership with Crowdfunder.
The Return to Play: Active Together fund evolved from a 2018 collaboration with Crowdfunder and sees Sport England match-fund up to £10,000 for not-for-profit organisations that raise funds via the crowdfun
Source: 5K your way Sept 21
5k Your Way is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month.
The 5K Your Way, Move Against Cancer initiative is provided by MOVE Charity. The charity has groups across the UK and Ireland and everyone is welcome to join. The next group meet up is o
Source:Gov.wales 09.09.21
https://gov.wales/million-pound-investment-make-cycling-more-accessible-all
An electric bike pilot scheme that has received more than £1 million of funding from the Welsh Government is already helping local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales.
The electric bike loan scheme, run by Sustrans, offers a range of battery assisted electric bikes for free on long-term loan for local residents that do not cycle regularly or find the cost of elec
Source: UK Active 24.08.2021
ukactive has announced the launch of a new consultation to review the provision and impact of fitness and leisure facilities for disabled people.
The consultation is open to all gyms, fitness and leisure facilities in the UK until the end of September and asks for details of the measures that have been implemented to cater for disa
Source: Sport England 31.08.2021
https://www.sportengland.org/news/free-digital-marketing-hub-boost-sport-and-physical-activity
Sport England has invested £450,000 of National Lottery money to fund a new free resource that will help people, clubs and organisations use digital marketing tools and techniques to encourage more people to play sport and be physically active. The new resource will help sports clubs, groups and larger organisations use digital marketing to encourage more people to be
Source: Centre for ageing better Aug 21
Keep-on-moving-physical-inactivity.pdf
Tackling the post-pandemic fall in physical activity must be a priority for government, as a new report warns that many people in mid and later life do not feel supported to be as active as they need to be.
The report, 'Keep on moving’, examines the motivators and barriers to physical activity for those i
Source: Activity Alliance 18 Aug 2021
Get Yourself Active has launched a new online activity pack designed for carers, support workers and personal assistants who support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
The pack was co-designed with experts in the social care and physical activity sectors including Durham University, Sport England, Sense, Sport for Confidence, A
Source:Sport and recreation alliance 23 Aug 2021
https://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/news/industry/new-report-shines-a-light-on-the-social-value
A new report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance demonstrates the role movement and dance can play in creating a healthier and happier nation and why it should be perceived as much more than just an art form.
This report has been inspired by social impact reports undertaken by other sporting organisations to demonstrate the value of their
Source: Gov.uk 18 Aug 2021
This guidance from Public Health England can be used by local level practitioners and commissioners to begin tackling inequalities in physical activity across and within protected characteristic groups. It presents the findings of a review, analysis and research aimed at understanding the enablers, barriers and opportunities for increasing physical activity across i
Source:NCSEM 11.08.2021
https://www.ncsem-em.org.uk/2021/08/11/impact-of-retirement/
This free, interactive webinar will support athletes to achieve a healthy body image during retirement. The event is part of a research project funded by the IOC Olympic Studies Centre.
The event will take place on Thursday 16th September and is being organised by Dr Anthony Papathomas, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University. The webinar will feature an international team o
