Resources - Physical Activity Health Alliance

BHFNC evidence briefings highlight physical activity benefits and cost

Last Updated: 14/05/2013

These two new evidence briefings from the BHFNC, written in partnership with the County Sports Partnership Network, are designed for anyone working in the field of physical activity and health.

What is this? briefing paper
What is it about? physical activity levels mental health health and wellbeing physical activity Older Adults (65+)
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 08/04/2013

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health

Last Updated: 03/12/2012

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) is a key source for physical activity and health information in the UK.

What is this? organisation
What is it about? benefits of physical activity heart disease health care professionals children adults active workplace schools older people
Where is it relevant? UK
When was this published? 11/08/2009

Healthy Transport = Healthy Minds

Last Updated: 19/07/2012

This report, published by the British Medical Association, considers the need to prioritise health in transport planning and policy decisions. It aims to highlight the benefits to health of developing a sustainable transport environment where active travel and public forms of transport represent realistic, efficient and safe alternatives to travelling by car.

What is this? report
What is it about? cycling walking health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/07/2012

At Least Five a Week

Last Updated: 04/05/2011

A key source of evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health.

What is this? guidance
What is it about? benefits of physical activity mental health cardiovascular diseases diabetes cancer children adults older people musculoskeletal system problems health and wellbeing health improvement obesity
Where is it relevant? England
Tagged with: Chief Medical Officer
When was this published? 01/04/2004

HBSC Scotland National Report

Last Updated: 31/03/2011

Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children: World Health Organisation Collaborative Cross-National Study.

What is this? report
What is it about? children young people health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? Scotland
Tagged with: Health Behaviour HBSC

Scottish Health Survey 2009

Last Updated: 01/10/2010

The 2009 Scottish Health Survey report provides the latest health statistics on adult and child physical activity levels and obesity.

What is this? survey data
What is it about? physical activity BMI obesity adults children diabetes cardiovascular diseases hypertension
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 28/09/2010

Inequalities in Young People's Health.

Last Updated: 31/03/2010

This international report is the fourth from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study (a WHO collaborative cross-national study) and is based on the results from the 2005/06 HSBC study.

What is it about? health and wellbeing schools children young people inequalities health inequalities physical activity level
Where is it relevant? Europe
When was this published? 01/03/2008

Developing The Four Capacities Through Physical Education: Focusing on Successful Learners in Primary Schools

Last Updated: 24/03/2010

This review explores how physical education can help to develop the four capacities of A Curriculum for Excellence.

What is this? guidance
What is it about? physical education schools primary schools Curriculum for Excellence health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 22/08/2008

Urban Green Nation: Building the Evidence Base

Last Updated: 24/03/2010

This report will be of interest to policymakers and decision makers in central and local government and anyone interested in understanding more about urban green spaces.

What is this? research review
What is it about? greenspace built environment natural environment planning town planning health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 22/03/2010

Scottish Health Survey 2008

Last Updated: 09/12/2009

The 2008 Scottish Health Survey report provides the latest health statistics on adult physical activity levels and obesity.

What is this? survey data
What is it about? physical activity levels obesity BMI cardiovascular diseases diabetes adults
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/09/2009

Out There and Active Resources

Last Updated: 07/12/2009

Asthma UK's 'Out There & Active' campaign aims to encourage children with asthma to take part in sports and physical activities by promoting understanding about exercise and asthma.

What is it about? asthma schools children PE teachers sports coaches sports and leisure professionals
Where is it relevant? Scotland

British Cardiovascular Society

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

Involved in education, the setting of clinical standards and research into heart and circulatory diseases, the BCS aims to support and represent all those working in the fields of cardiovascular care and research.

What is this? organisation
What is it about? cardiovascular diseases health care professionals doctors

Improving Health in Scotland: The Challenge

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

This Scottish Executive policy sets out a strategic framework to support the delivery of increased health improvement.

What is this? policy and implementation
What is it about? health improvement health inequalities health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/03/2003

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.

What is this? action plan
What is it about? health inequalities residential care benefits of physical activity health and wellbeing older people
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/03/2007

Glasgow Centre for Population Health

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

This research and development centre works across all areas of research, policy, implementation and community life to help inform national health improvement and tackle health inequaties. It has a particular focus on work that will improve the health of Glasgow’s population.

What is this? organisation
What is it about? health and wellbeing health improvement health inequalities
Where is it relevant? Scotland (local)

Health Behaviour in School-aged Children

Last Updated: 20/10/2009

This is a World Health Organisation collaborative cross-national research study. The study aims to gain insight into, and increase the understanding of young people's health and well being, health behaviours and their social context. There are 43 countries participating in this long term study of the health promoting behaviour of school-aged children. All UK countries are involved as well as countries across Europe and North America.

What is this? research
What is it about? schools children health determinants health and wellbeing
Where is it relevant? Europe Scotland UK
When was this published? 01/09/2009

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.

What is this? report
What is it about? healthy weight physical activity cancer
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/11/2007

Have a Heart Paisley

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

This was a Scottish Government-funded national health demonstration project, hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

What is this? evaluation
What is it about? heart disease
Where is it relevant? Scotland (local)
When was this published? 01/10/2008

Better Heart Disease and Stroke Care Action Plan

Last Updated: 19/10/2009

A revised strategy for heart disease and stroke in Scotland launched in June 2009.

What is this? action plan
What is it about? cardiovascular diseases
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/06/2009

Top Teen Concerns Are Losing Weight and Fitting In: Troubled Teens Reveal Social Divide

Last Updated: 14/10/2009

Report that summarises a study investigating teenagers’ worries and fears.

What is this? report
What is it about? young people weight loss health and wellbeing exercise
Where is it relevant? England Scotland Northern Ireland Wales
When was this published? 01/09/2009