How does the way in which people engage with physical activity and sport change over the course of their lives? Why do people dis-engage and re-engage with physical activity and sport? What role do early experiences in schools play? Comments, perspectives and evidence from my recent research will appear here.
ENGLAND FINDS 2012 OLYMPICS DON’T SPUR EXERCISE
An interview I gave on the Olympic sport mass participation legacy features in an article headlined on the front page of The New York Times and The International Herald and Tribune
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/sports/olympics/16olympics.html?pagewanted=2
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT: WHAT SHOULD WE RECOMMEND?
A blog post reviewing the physical science and behavioural science evidence, and suggesting strategies for engaging the least active with physical activity and sport… http://profmikeweed.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/physical-activity-and-sport-what-should-we-recommend/
LIES, DAMNED LIES AND SPORTS PARTICIPATION STATISTICS
A blogpost on what the latest Active People statistics from Sport England tell us about sports participation and the London 2012 mass participation legacy effort
http://profmikeweed.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/lies-damned-lies-and-sports-participation-statistics/
SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS – WE’VE HEARD THE EVIDENCE AND OPINIONS, BUT HERE’S WHAT THE EVIDENCE SAYS…
A blogpost reviewing the evidence relating to the need for School Sport Partnerships…
http://profmikeweed.wordpress.com/2010/12/09/school-sport-partnerships-weve-heard-the-opinions-and-anecdotes-but-heres-what-the-evidence-says/