Data and learning: Children and young people

Less than one in five young people (between the ages of 5-15) are moving for 60 minutes every day. It’s important to build positive attitudes around physical activity early in life to act as the foundation for a healthy life. Families, particularly parents and care-givers, play a big role in shaping children’s attitudes and behaviours toward physical activity. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of children and young people.

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By GreaterSport

In Trafford just 43.1% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost six in ten are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.

By GreaterSport

In Wigan just 53.3% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost half are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.

By GreaterSport

New research commissioned by the Youth Sport Trust finds that 64% of parents believe that the wellbeing of their children is more important than their academic attainment.

Activity Alliance

By GreaterSport

New research from the Activity Alliance has highlighted the differences in activity levels and perceptions of sport and physical activity

By GreaterSport

The latest British Active Student Survey has been released showcasing positive impacts of physical of students in both Further Education and Higher Education.

By Youth Sport Trust

In June 2019 Youth Sport Trust released research around their Girls Active Project, the key points, motivators, barriers and considerations around why less girls are active than boys.