2 million people in Greater Manchester moving by 2021
Greater Manchester charity changing lives through physical activity and sport.
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Find out moreThe Covid-19 pandemic and the need to physically distance ourselves to keep us and the most vulnerable in our communities safe, has the potential to affect our activity levels. However there are still numerous ways that we can incorporate moving more into our daily lives, even if self isolating. We have pulled together some tips, advice, guidance and things you can do to keep moving during this time of physical distancing, as well as guidance for those working within the sector.
Changing Lives through Physical Activity and Sport to help make Greater Manchester the most active region in England
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GreaterSport is a high performing charity passionate about changing lives through physical activity and sport. Our vision is to make Greater Manchester the most active region in England. We are also the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester, one of a network across the country who work collaboratively to create the conditions for an active nation and use the power of sport and physical activity to transform live.
Our mission is to get 2 million people in Greater Manchester moving by 2021, see how we are progressing.
New research from the Activity Alliance has highlighted the differences in activity levels and perceptions of sport and physical activity between disabled and non-disabled children
The GreaterSport/GM Moving team have today moved to home working, but there is still a great deal that we can all do to keep the GM Moving movement growing during this period of change.
Due to the changing situation with Covid-19 the decision has been made to cancel any Greater Manchester School Games competitions until 17th April.
Due to guidance around Covid-19 we've unfortunately had to cancel all Moving Forces activities until further notice.
On Wednesday 25th March, hundreds of primary school children will gather together for the 18th Greater Manchester Winter School Games.
When Nikki decided to improve her health, she headed down to her local parkrun, little did she know just how much it would change her life
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Sign up for our newsletter"Sporting Equals' research project with GreaterSport yielded really useful insights into BAME communities and participation in sport and physical activity. GreaterSport's expertise and knowledge was important to help gain information and intelligence that helped to inform practice and delivery going forward."
Project 2020 is a newly formed steering group with the aim of establishing a fit for purpose and fit for the future proposition for education within Greater Manchester.
Wigan Athletic Community Trust is recruiting for Apprentice PE & Sports Coaches to provide high quality PE and sports coaching offered to schools and community groups in Wigan.
We are looking to recruit 10 Apprentices, who will commence after this academic year starting in Summer 2020 working at various OCL facilities including Chadderton, Failsworth, Oldham, Royton and Saddleworth.
