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Findings of a rapid evidence review into the health benefits and potential risks of physical activity for children and young people who have disabilities.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.
The National Physical Activity Taskforce (NPAT) brings together government departments, the sport sector and independent experts to deliver coordinated and innovative policy that will help encourage people to get active.
Sports Minister Stuart Andrew's speech from the ukactive 'Active Uprising’ conference.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Rapid evidence review on the effect of physical activity participation among children aged 5 to 11 years.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled adults.
A cross-government action plan to provide more pupils with increased opportunities to play sport and take physical exercise during their time in school.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index.
Information to help schools increase access to PE, physical activity and extra-curricular school sport, including examples of good practice.
Resources to help increase population physical activity and highlighting the associated benefits.
Promoting physical activity to have a more physically active nation as part of the legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Household survey carried out in the state of Punjab, India
Data on brisk walking and physical inactivity levels in adults aged between 40 and 60 in England from 2016 to 2017.
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