Obesity rates in both reception-aged and year 6 schoolchildren increased by around 4.5 percentage points between 2019-20 and 2020-21 – the highest annual rise since the National Child Measurement Programme began.
Source: NHS Digital, 16th November 2021
Physical activity lowered the risk of obesity. Children who were obese had functional limitations compared with healthy-weight children, but both groups enjoyed physical activity equally. Future studies are needed to determine barriers to participation among these children in recreation and sporting activities.
Source: NCBI, October 2016
The report shows that investing in community sport and physical activity plays an important role in boosting the economy and provides the opportunity to help level up inequalities within communities, and build a healthier, happier and more prosperous society generating £3.91 in value for every £1 spent.
Source: Sport England, September 2020
Research showed that teenagers (especially girls) were more active if their homes were closer to public transport, creating opportunities to be active within a community can improve fitness levels and teenagers performed better if their school was closer to green spaces.
Source: The Conversation, August 2020
Green prescription measures are simple. Unfortunately, the reality has been more complex, New Zealand have socially prescribed for over 20 years, however, over 30% of population are measured as obese.
Source: PM Live, August 2020
Sedentary behaviour has increased over time across the EU, additionally, this was consistently higher in men than women.
Source: BMC Public Health, August 2020
While 87% of the This Girl Can community feel safe to return with anti-coronavirus measures in place, just 27% have visited a gym since they were allowed to reopen on 25 July, with even fewer having visited a swimming pool (13%).
Source: Sport England, August 2020
58% of charities to cut back services as coronavirus set to cost sector 60,000 jobs. The £10 billion charity funding gap created by coronavirus is putting an “alarming proportion” of jobs and services in the firing line in the social sector. Source: Probono Economics, August 2020
No one knows how long the pandemic will last and will keep affecting our lives – and our mental health. But what we know is that it’s likely that younger generations will be disproportionately hit by long-term consequences.
Source: nfpSynergy, August 2020
Activity data from wearable devices may be a resource for self-care; however, the data may simultaneously constrain and create uncertainty, fear, and anxiety.
Source JMIR, July 2020
Today we have launched our new animation which aims to promote understanding of why ensuring better support for the 1 in 4 people in England living with multiple long-term conditions is so important.
Source: Richmond group of charities, August 2020
Statistics on walking and cycling statistics in England for 2019. This statistical release is based on 2 main sources: National Travel Survey and Active Lives Survey
Source: gov.uk, August 2020
I am proud to introduce Sport England’s new strategy: towards an active nation. It sets out how we will use the public funding and resources for which we are responsible to benefit everyone in England
Source: Sport England, May 2016
This report offers policy, practice and research recommendations for local government and those working in partnership with it.
Source: PHE, March 2020
This report sets out the findings of a review of the existing literature on the impact of school street closures designed to create safer spaces for walking, cycling or street play.
Source: Sustrans, July 2020
In this report, we share with you unique insights into the world of digital accessibility in the charity sector: the attitudes and behaviours of beneficiaries, the accessibility needs of those accessing your website, the impact of coronavirus and, ultimately,what you - as a forward-thinking charity - should do.
Source: Charity Digital, July 2020
A Loughborough University academic has produced a practical video for teachers and trainee teachers focused on helping children and young people to understand the ‘one hour a day’ physical activity for health recommendation for their age.
Source: NCSEM, July 2020
Cycling has proved its worth during the pandemic, as a safe and socially distanced way for people to get exercise and as a means to travel to work and for other essential journeys. However, 74% of people from ethnic minority groups living in our 12 Bike Life cities and towns do not currently cycle. This compares to 37% of White people.
Source: Sustrans, July 2020
Gloucester City Council is committed to providing an integrated network of safe, accessible parks and green spaces, where biodiversity and the natural environment are protected and enhanced, and
appropriate, high quality, facilities are provided.
Source: GCC Dec 2019
