The All-Party Commission on Physical Activity has today published a report which sets out the challenges the UK faces from physical inactivity.
The commission is directed by parliamentarians including Baroness Grey-Thompson, Gerry Sutcliffe, Barbara Keeley, Julian Huppert and Charlotte Leslie – all of whom have a strong track record of promoting sport and physical recreation in Westminster.
Tackling Physical Inactivity – A Coordinated Approach, is the first of two reports from the commission and focusses on five themes:
- A national plan of action – calling for a cross-party and cross-sector national plan of action to target declining levels of physical activity.
- Getting the message out – an innovative communications strategy to reach differing audiences.
- Designing physical activity back in to our everyday lives – promoting active travel, active workplaces, and new infrastructure.
- Making physical activity a lifelong habit – sparking children’s interest in physical activity in schools and making sure that lessons are Ofsted evaluated.
- Proving success – proposing the need for measurement and evaluation of physical activity interventions.
To find out more click here; http://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/news/07-04-2014/all-party-commission-physical-activity-calls-national-plan-action-get-people-active
