Confidence crisis in primary girls stopping them from getting active
Data released by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust shows a confidence crisis in girls is stopping them from getting active from as young as the age of seven.
Taking steps towards a happier, healthier workforce
Paths for All has launched a new award to celebrate employers who encourage everyday walking in the workplace. The Walk at Work Award is a new accreditation which will recognise employers who are promoting walking and physical activity and offer guidance to those who want their workforce to become more active.
Lower speed limits needed on rural roads to increase quality of Scottish National Cycle Network routes
Walking and cycling charity Sustrans Scotland is calling to lower the speed limits on some rural roads in Scotland to 40mph, to increase the quality and safety of National Cycle Network routes across the country.
Drive to ensure all children can swim by end of primary school
The Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport has announced extra help for schools to make sure every child knows how to swim and be safe in and around water by the end of primary school.
Where are all the Women?
New research from Women in Sport looks at the visibility of women’s sports coverage across five European countries.
New physical activity resource for health professionals
The new digital Moving Medicine tool is designed to help healthcare professionals advise patients on how physical activity can help to manage their conditions, prevent disease and aid recovery.
New study says swimming benefits mental health
Swimming has significantly reduced the symptoms of anxiety or depression for 1.4 million adults in Britain, according to new research.
Parks protected to support active communities
Four UK parks are set to benefit from £100,000 of investment to encourage local people to get active in their local park.
People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before
New national statistics published by Natural England show that more people than ever before are visiting and spending time in the natural environment.
Playing Out – The importance to children of play and physical activity
This report from the Children’s Commissioner for England looks at the importance to children of play and physical activity.
