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

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

By GreaterSport

Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown has had a profound effect on daily life and the latest research from Sport England explores the impact on children and young people.

By GreaterSport

The latest research on Covid-19 has explored the experiences of children and young people and the impact the pandemic and lockdown have had on them.

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

New research has highlighted the link between sedentary behaviour during adolescence and depression whilst highlighting the need for people of all ages to move more.

By GreaterSport

In Wigan 51.6% of children and young people are not achieving an average of 60 active minutes per day, which means that just under half are doing enough activity to stay healthy.