SPARColl is currently advertising two research posts. Both posts offer exciting opportunities to be involved in physical activity for health research.

1. SPARColl project co-ordinator (Fixed Term until December 2010, £28,839)

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of SPARColl.

2. SPARColl Research Assistant (1 year fixed term, £24,877-£25,623)

The post holder will be responsible for implementing the findings of a SPARColl research project, Walking for Wellbeing in the West. For further details on this study please click here

Closing date for both positions: 19 July 2009. Interviews will be held on 3 August 2009.

For further details and to access an electronic application form please click here

16 & 27 September 2009, Glasgow

Do you work with individuals to encourage them to be more physically active? Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge in this area? If so, then this course is definitely for you. This two day course will increase your knowledge and understanding of using behavioural skills to enable individuals to make physical activity part of their everyday life. For more information or to register your interest contact: Emma Little (Learning & Development Officer), 0131 536 5565, Emma.Little@health.scot.nhs.uk

In 2008, a review group carried out a full review of how 'lets make Scotland more active' had been implemented in the last five years. The report can be viewed here.

SPARColl was asked to provide evidence concerning recommendations of the amount and type of physical activity needed for health gain. This evidence informed the full strategy review. This report includes a summary of the evidence considered.

On 23 April Dr Charlie Foster and Dr Trish Gorely delivered a SPARColl seminar on the NICE guidelines on promoting physical activity to children and young people. To access the slides from this presentation please click here