Physical Activity Publications
Developing a Physical Activity Strategy in Scottish Local Authorities
A handbook aiming to provide council employees tasked with promoting physical activity with advise and support on developing a physical activity strategy. For those who already have a strategy in place it will provide a checklist of issues that need to be considered when the strategy is to be reviewed.
Hassle-free Exercise
Booklet containing general information on why to be more active, how to start, how to build up activity levels and keep going, as well as a list of activities to get started on.
Getting fitter is easier than you think
Leaflet offering simple practical advice on how to lead a more active life, highlighting that getting older needn't mean slowing down. Includes a table comparing inactive and active ways of doing everyday tasks.
Physical Activity Briefing Papers
A series of briefing papers covering a wide range of topics relating to physical activity. Aimed at professionals and those involved in physical activity promotion.
Supporting Active Travel
Physical Activity in the Workplace
Partnerships for Physical Activity Promotion
Strategic Planning for Physical Activity
Physical Activity Promotion and Older People
The Promotion of Physical Activity in Secure Accommodation
Promoting Swimming Activities
Woodlands, Greenspace and the Promotion of Health and Physical Activity
Responding to the Health and Physical Activity Needs of Looked After Children
Physical Activity and Mental Health
Young People, Transistions and Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Inequalities
The Health Implications of Sedentary Behaviour
Active Living Series
Active living: help yourself to lose weight
Active living: Get you and your family moving
Active living: Help yourself to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
Active living: keeping active during and after pregnancy