The aim of significant areas for sport is to help ensure our most important sporting sites are fully recognised for the part they play in the delivery of individual sports.
There are lots of ways we can help support you and your organisation. Whether you’re looking advice on facilities or support developing a safeguarding strategy, we've outlined how you can access our services.
You're twice as likely to be physically inactive if you have a disability. Understanding the barriers to participation is key, so we've collated some of the key research.
People who belong to a faith group are less likely to be physically active. Our research delves into some of the reasons why, and how we might be able to change this.
Information and research to help you unpick some of the reasons behind the gender gap, which sees fewer women playing sport and getting physically active.
How can we support people who are inactive to find their way into sport or physical activity? We've gone through a vast amount of research to help answer that question.
Gain a better understanding of what factors come into play when studying the impact of sporting events on the nation's physical activity levels using the information on this page.
We fund projects and organisations, small and large, that help people get more people active. Every penny we spend ties into our vision that everyone in England should feel able to take part in sport and physical activity.
The outdoors presents a huge opportunity to encourage people to get active. But to grow the outdoors activity market, there are some key trends to consider.
A third of the 12 million adults in England who are in a lower socio-economic group are inactive. Our research unpicks some of the reasons why, with useful tools and resources.
To ensure people who are engaged in sport and physical activity have the best possible experience, the workforce must be recruited, developed and supported in the right way.
People with a long-term health condition are more likely to be inactive than those without. We've collated some of the key research to help break down barriers.
In order to focus our investment and resources on the communities that need it most, we’re significantly increasing the number of places across England that we partner with.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, one of our two main priorities has been keeping the nation active - here executive directive Ali Donnelly blogs about how we're doing that and what we're learning about the challenges ahead.
In addition to our own guidance around overall design concepts and technical issues, we've compiled a list of sport-specific guidance to help when planning.
Reopening of schools vital to boost children's activity levels
Lockdown has impacted children's activity levels, so the reopening of schools is an important moment to help increase the amount of activity they're doing.
Why investing in physical activity is great for our health – and our nation
We commissioned the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University to calculate the social impact and the economic importance of sport and physical activity in England.
Our chief executive Tim Hollingsworth gives an update on our ongoing work to tackle racial inequality and ensure everyone can benefit from sport and physical activity.
Me Again... This Girl Can returns with new campaign
Aimed at reducing the gender gap in activity levels, the new campaign focuses on inspiring women to get active in the way that suits them - there is no 'new normal'.
