by John Ainsworth | Aug 1, 2011 | Research
The Get Active – Stay Active Report is based on the findings of the final post project review of the impact of Sport Northern Ireland’s Community Sport Programme 2006 – 2010. More that 121,000 participants were reported as having participated over the...
by John Ainsworth | May 16, 2011 | Research
Background: Retirement is a major life change that is likely to affect lifestyles. The aim of this study was toexamine changes in leisure-time physical activity of moderate and vigorous intensity among ageing employeesfacing transition to retirement over a follow-up...
by John Ainsworth | May 4, 2011 | Research
Recall data from a representative sample of 3080 adults in Ireland is used to investigate transitions into and out of regular participation in sports and exercise – an important contributor to overall physical activity. The method produces a continuous picture of...
by John Ainsworth | Apr 6, 2011 | Research
This new document, developed by Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA) and leading academics and practitioners identifies seven best investments for physical activity which are supported by good evidence of effectiveness and that have worldwide applicability....
by John Ainsworth | Jan 26, 2011 | Research
New participation figures published by Sport England paint a mixed picture of progress in grassroots sport, with strong growth in running and cycling but a decline in other major sports, including football and swimming. Overall, the slow but steady increase in...
by John Ainsworth | Jan 5, 2011 | Research
The 2010 Regional Health Profiles are now available. They highlight the considerable variation in health between local authority areas and help to identify priorities for health improvement. The profiles show the data included in the 2010 local authority profiles in...
