The Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (SPARColl) is based at the University of Strathclyde. The collaboration is funded by the Scottish Government until December 2010 and managed by NHS Health Scotland. The focus of the SPARColl work plan is on walking. Further information on SPARColl research is available in the research section of this site. A major focus of SPARColl work plan is a community walking intervention, Walking for Wellbeing in the West.
If you would like to contact the collaboration, please contact the SPARColl project co-ordinator, Chloe McAdam.
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Post Doctoral Research Associate / Career Development Fellowships in Public Health Research
Following the release of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a collaboration between home country Governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the BHFNC has commenced to under take a review of the current Physical Activity Guidelines in the UK. This work will involve national and international experts and use the latest scientific evidence with a focus on the preventative health benefits of physical activity across the life course. Further information on the work plan, the consultation process and the consensus meeting will be made available through www.bhfactive.org.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.