Announcements - Physical Activity Health Alliance

Lets change that competition

Last Updated: 8/31/2017

To celebrate the launch of Corra Foundation, Esmee Fairbairn, BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief are running a competition.. There are three categories each with a prize of £1000 each for one-off ideas to support one of the below goals: Place - People coming together to create positive change within their local area. Children & Young People - Children and young people leading change that makes a difference to their lives. Sport -Enabling the use of sport to support positive change. Entry is via a creative video or photograph. More information and all the FAQ's can be found below:

What is this? funding
What is it about? Place Standard Children and Young People (5-18) sport
Where is it relevant? Scotland

Scottish children and adolescents health report

Last Updated: 7/19/2016

New Active Healthy Kids Scotland report card published gives mixed results for the physical activity and health of Scottish children and adolescents

What is this? press release report
What is it about? Children and Young People (5-18)
Where is it relevant? Scotland

Children spending less time playing outdoors

Last Updated: 7/19/2016

Children spend less time playing outdoors and more time using technology than their parents did as youngsters, according to a survey by Sustrans.

What is this? research
What is it about? Children and Young People (5-18)
Where is it relevant? Scotland

After-School Activities Improve Academic Performance

Last Updated: 4/22/2016

A research study has found that after-school clubs and sports can improve the academic performance and social skills of disadvantaged primary school pupils.

What is it about? Children and Young People (5-18) out of hours school activity schools

Daily Mile Scheme in Schools

Last Updated: 10/21/2015

A primary school in Stirling has pioneered a scheme to ensure all its pupils walk or run a mile every day.

What is it about? running schools physical activity Children and Young People (5-18)

BHFNC Training Courses Survey

Last Updated: 2/20/2015

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) are currently reviewing their 'physical activity in children and young people' training courses. To ensure these courses are meeting the needs of practitioners, the BHFNC would like to hear your thoughts.

What is this? training survey data
What is it about? physical activity Children and Young People (5-18)
Where is it relevant? UK

National Play Strategy: Review of Inclusive Play in Scotland

Last Updated: 8/18/2014

A Review of Inclusive Play in Scotland was identified as a high priority within the National Play Strategy Action Plan (2013), recognising that all children in Scotland have the right to play. The Plan particularly mentions the play rights of disabled children and young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

What is this? policy consultation
What is it about? play Children and Young People (5-18) Early Years (0-4)
Where is it relevant? Scotland