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Guidance from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
A professional resource for local authorities and healthcare professionals on physical activity for the prevention and management of long-term conditions.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals embed physical activity into daily life.
A report that summarises evidence of what works in schools and colleges to promote levels of activity among children and young people.
A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.
Building a healthier nation by tackling high levels of inactivity, and making sure that the sport and physical activity sector thrives for future generations.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled adults.
Evidence-based guidance for addressing inequalities in physical activity locally.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index.
An evidence-based approach for national and local action to address the physical inactivity epidemic.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
A cross-government action plan to provide more pupils with increased opportunities to play sport and take physical exercise during their time in school.
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