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briefing paper

Physical Activity and Inequalities

Last Updated: 06/03/2013

This briefing paper looks specifically at physical activity and heath inequalities.

leaflet

10 Things You Need to Know About Physical Activity

Last Updated: 04/05/2011

10 key facts on physical activity.

research review

Lessons from Evaluations of Sport and Physical Activity Programmes for Young People

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

This review of research literature on evaluations of large-scale sport and physical activity programmes was commissioned by sportscotland as part of a larger evaluation of Active Schools.

policy

Reaching Higher

Last Updated: 04/03/2010

'Reaching Higher' is Scotland's revised sport strategy and follows a scheduled review of 'Sport 21: 2003-2007'

professional support materials

Lightening the Load: Tackling Overweight and Obesity

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

This free online 'toolkit' consists of useful statistics, practical initiatives, evidence of effectiveness, checklists, frameworks and examples of good practice has been published jointly by the National Heart Forum and Faculty of Public Health in 2007.

action plan

All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population: Volume 1: Summary and Action Plan

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

The Scottish Government strategy outlining opportunities for older people in respect of health, support, opportunities, and active ageing.

professional support materials

Big Pocket Guide – Social Marketing

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

The National Social Marketing (NSM) Centre re-developed this toolkit in August 2007 in order to describe and explain the key principles and concepts relating to the application and use of social marketing. This is the second edition.

report

Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

This World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) report was published in November 2007 and is the most comprehensive to date on the link between cancer and diet, physical activity and weight. It builds on the work of the previous World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research Report which were published in 1997.

report

FORESIGHT: Tackling Obesities: Future Choices

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

This report, launched in October 2007, was commissioned and produced by the UK Government's Foresight programme using scientific evidence, commissioned research and expert advice.

  • What is this? report
  • What is it about? obesity
  • Where is it relevant? UK
  • When was this published? 01/10/2007
report

Obesity in Scotland: An Epidemiology Briefing

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

This Scottish Public Health Observatory (ScotPHO) report published in 2007, provides an overview of the epidemiology of obesity in Scotland.

professional support materials

A Guide for Population Based Approaches to Increasing Levels of Physical Activity

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

Population based approaches to physical activity.

journal article

The Availability of Local-Area Commercial Physical Activity-Related Facilities and Physical Activity Among Adolescents

Last Updated: 15/10/2009

Study that investigate the relationship between access to exercise facilities and physical activity participation.

journal article

Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviours in Adolescents

Last Updated: 15/10/2009

Study that investigated the relationship between a number of factors influencing healthy behaviours for adolescents.

professional support materials

What works for women

Last Updated: 15/10/2009

A website that provides information and links to projects that have increased participation in physical activity with women and girls.

journal article

Long-Term Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention in High School Girls

Last Updated: 14/10/2009

Study to investigate the long-term effects of a physical activity intervention on adolescent girls.

journal article

A Longitudinal Assessment of the Links Between Physical Activity and Self-Esteem in Early Adolescent Non-Hispanic Females

Last Updated: 08/10/2009

Study that longitudinally investigates the relationship between physical activity participation and self-esteem for adolescent females.

journal article

Promoting enjoyment in girls’ physical education: The impact of goals, beliefs, and self-determination.

Last Updated: 30/09/2009

Study to investigate the relationship between adolescent girls sport ability beliefs, achievement goals, self-determination and enjoyment in school physical education classes.

journal article

Perceptions of Physical and Social Environment Variables and Self-Efficacy as Correlates of Self-Reported Physical Activity Among Adolescent Girls

Last Updated: 24/09/2009

Study to investigate the direct and indirect effects of perceived equipment accessibility, neighborhood safety and social support on physical activity in adolescent girls.

guidance

Steps to Health: A European Framework to Promote Physical Activity for Health

Last Updated: 23/09/2009

This document provides Member States, experts and policy-makers with guidance on designing and implementing physical activity-promoting policy and action, aspart of a national public health agenda and through multisectoral cooperation.

evaluation

Active Schools Network Evaluation Year Two (2005/2006): Loughborough Summary Report and Sport Scotland Response

Last Updated: 23/09/2009

A review of the Active Schools Network in its second year (2005/2006). Reports successes and weaknesses of the network in terms of delivery and participation.

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