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Playing Our Part 2021

I would like to thank everyone who has gone the extra mile this year to put sport and physical activity at the heart of Scotland’s recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID … See more

Actived: Just Now

URL: https://sportscotland.org.uk/about-us/playing-our-part-2021/

What is Changing Lives

WEBWhat is Changing Lives. Evidence shows that being active brings about positive changes beyond participation and can impact positively on the health and wellbeing of …

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Working with Female Athletes

WEBUnderstanding the benefits of wearing a properly fitting bra is so important, in terms of comfort; body image and performance. We have created this free module as it’s a topic …

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2022 Scottish Health Survey Summary

WEBPublished December 2023. This summary highlights the key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2022, Physical Activity chapter (chapter 9). The summary is …

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Supporting mental health and wellbeing

WEBSport and physical activity play an important role in supporting our mental health and wellbeing. Despite this, there is still a stigma surrounding mental health and …

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Finding space: how walking netball combats mental health …

WEBTony McLaren, national coordinator for Breathing Space, said: "All sport encourages people to be connected to others whilst enabling individuals to enjoy …

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Focus On Walking Football

WEBGary McLaughlin was in his mid-40s when he suffered a heart attack. He was in his mid-50s when it happened again. With eight stents implanted into his heart, …

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On Track: Research & data spotlight

WEBData from the 2021 Scottish Health Survey shows that 65% of women meet the MVPA guidelines, compared to 73% of men. Research indicates that women’s physical activity …

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Sport for Change Network

WEBLive Active Sport in partnership with sportscotland and the Gannochy Trust has launched a new Sport for Change Network in Perth City.. The network aims to tackle …

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The social benefits of sport

WEBO’Donovan et al (2010) rank the evidence for a positive relationship between regular physical activity and reduced risks of colon cancer as ‘moderate’, but ‘convincing’. The …

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Health & wellbeing

WEBGet Out Get Active - Scottish Disability Sport projects. Mental health for sport and physical activity providers - UKCoaching. Becoming a SMOKE FREE club – ideas from Quit, …

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Sport For Life 23: Active Recovery Moray

WEBA project in Moray is using football to support people with mental health and addiction challenges and help them find employment. Active Recovery Moray is a …

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Sport For Life 2023

WEBA sporting system for everyone. Sport For Life 2023 is our annual review. It covers the fourth year of our corporate strategy, Sport for Life. In 2022-23, as recovery from the …

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We're here for you

WEBI'm here. ‘We’re here’ was developed from 'I'm here', a collaborative initiative between jog scotland and SAMH designed to equip jog leaders with tools to let their …

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Sport Psychology

WEBThe sport psychology team is a professional team of highly qualified Sport & Exercise Psychologists registered with the HCPC & the BPS/BASES respectively. Our goal is to …

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Feel Your Personal Best

WEBPhysical activity is central to good mental health and wellbeing, and small changes – like a daily walk with a friend –can lift your mood. Everyone deserves to feel the mental and …

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Scottish Government Publication Summaries

WEBThis section contains publication summaries on the annual Scottish Health Survey and Scottish Household Survey that have useful information on population-level …

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