30th November 2021
UK Sport publishes pregnancy guidance for athletes and sports
UK Sport has published pregnancy guidance for the Olympic and Paralympic high-performance community and beyond following…
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24th November 2021
New figures show record increase in childhood obesity since pandemic
New data released shows childhood obesity rates in England have increased considerably since the pandemic. Two-fifths…
16th November 2021
Guidance to help leisure facilities appeal more to women
New guidance from Sport England aims to help gym and leisure facilities become more welcoming to…
9th November 2021
Physical activity benefits outweigh risks for people with long-term health…
A major review of scientific evidence and expert clinical consensus has found physical activity is safe –…
2nd November 2021
Prescribing movement for perioperative care
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK has announced the launch of a new resource, which…
26th October 2021
Sport and physical activity must be used to level up…
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on activity levels throughout England, but has been most acute across disadvantaged groups and…
19th October 2021
FA announces ‘Football Your Way’ - a landmark disability football…
The Football Association has announced an ambitious new three-year plan titled Football Your Way, to help…
12th October 2021
New Every Mind Matters campaign to improve people's mental health
The general public is urged to find “what works for me” to support their mental wellbeing…
5th October 2021
Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s…
According to a new report, 'Best foot forward' published by the Centre for Ageing Better, too many…
28th September 2021
Walking and cycling statistics, England: 2020
This statistical release from the Department for Transport presents information on walking and cycling in England…