Category Archives: Public Health

The Difference between What’s Possible and What’s Probable: Why the Centre for Social Justice is Wrong on Olympic Legacy!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) today launches a report “More than a Game: Harnessing the Power of Sport to Transform the Lives of Disadvantaged Young People”, in which it draws a number of conclusions relating to the sporting legacy … Continue reading →

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Physical Activity and Sport: What Should We Recommend?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

In his final annual report On the State of Public Health before retiring from the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in 2010, Sir Liam Donaldson highlighted the health benefits of physical activity, including sport, suggesting that “If a medication … Continue reading →

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School Sport Partnerships – We’ve heard the opinions and anecdotes, but here’s what the evidence says…

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

For the last eight years I have been funded to research and evaluate the delivery of various sport initiatives in schools and with young people.  This work has been funded by agencies such as the Youth Sport Trust and Sport … Continue reading →

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