17th May 2022
Big Sister aims to break down the barriers to teenage…
A new programme designed to provide a supportive space for teenage girls has been launched by…
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11th May 2022
New WHO report: Europe can reverse its obesity “epidemic”
The new World Health Organization (WHO) European Regional Obesity Report 2022 reveals that overweight and obesity…
3rd May 2022
Activity levels see partial recovery from Covid-19
Activity levels are starting to recover following large drops caused by coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic restrictions, Sport…
25th April 2022
New WHO tool to empower organised sports clubs to promote…
While sports clubs can often be seen as places for competition and athletic performance, there are…
13th April 2022
New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation’s…
New rules requiring calorie information to be displayed on menus and food labels came into force…
5th April 2022
The State of Adventure Playgrounds in England
In November 2021 Play England commissioned research into the spread of adventure playgrounds in England, with…
15th March 2022
New project to identify barriers to participation in swimming
The Black Swimming Association (BSA) has launched #OurSwimStory - an industry pioneering research project, aimed at…
8th March 2022
Study reveals that poor neck extension strength is positively correlated…
Theo Farley, Physiotherapist Clinical Teaching fellow at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH), conducted…
1st March 2022
#ThisGirlCan teams up with parkrun
The second ever This Girl Can parkrun will celebrate International Women's Day. The first event, back in 2020, saw more…
22nd February 2022
New guidelines to support disabled children to be more active
Disabled children and young people will be supported to be more physically active following the publication…