As we get older, we become less likely to be active, over half of all inactive people in England are aged 55 and over. We know that the barriers to being active as you age aren't necessarily related to age or physical ability. We also know that for older adults, making small changes to move a little bit more can have a massive impact on health and happiness. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of older adults.
We know that the role of volunteering, from coaching or refereeing to providing transport or raising funds, is vital to many people’s participation in sport and physical activity. Here you will find the latest research related to volunteering within physical activity and sport.