Latest News - October, 2019

Latest News

Here you can find the latest news about what's happening in and around Active Dorset. If you want to browse through past news posts, use the month buttons below.

October, 2019

Opening School Facilities

Opening School Facilities

Posted: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:37

On behalf of Sport England, Active Dorset are working with Bournemouth University to look at where school-based physical activity facilities are and are not open to the public.

Tags: Bournemouth University, Opening School Facilities, School Sport, Sport England

Latest Active Lives results shows inactivity levels have decreased in Dorset

Latest Active Lives results shows inactivity levels have decreased in Dorset

Posted: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:31

The latest set of Active Lives results from Sport England shows that inactivity has decreased (by 2.5%) in Dorset and subsequently, activity levels have increased (3.2%).

Tags: Active Lives, Active Lives Survey, Activity Levels, Dorset, Inactivity Levels, Sport England

First wave of finalists announced for eagerly anticipated UK Coaching Awards

First wave of finalists announced for eagerly anticipated UK Coaching Awards

Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:00

UK Coaching is today (22 October) delighted to reveal the first selection of finalists for the UK Coaching Awards 2019.

Tags: UK Coaching, UK Coaching Awards 2019

New Statistics reveal more than 14 million adults in England cannot swim

New Statistics reveal more than 14 million adults in England cannot swim

Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:23

One in three adults in England cannot swim according to new statistics released today.

Tags: Love Swimming, Swim England, Swimming

Summary of Dorset Primary PE & School Sport Premium 2018/19

Summary of Dorset Primary PE & School Sport Premium 2018/19

Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 15:50

In Dorset schools, the 2018-19 mapping of the Primary PE and School Sport (PESS) premium is very positive.

Tags: Primary Sport Premium, school Sport

The Whole School Approach Project

The Whole School Approach Project

Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 15:45

Since May 2017, Public Health Dorset has been working with the Dorset Head Teacher Alliance (HTA), to design and develop a project which builds on the strong evidence for physical activity improving attainment, achievement and emotional wellbeing.

Tags: Public Health Dorset, Whole School Approach, school sport

What works in schools and colleges to increase physical activity?

What works in schools and colleges to increase physical activity?

Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 15:36

Promoting the health and wellbeing of pupils and students within schools and colleges has the potential to improve both educational and health and wellbeing outcomes.

Tags: Public Health England, Schools, colleges, physical activity, school Sport

New Physical Activity Guidelines Released

New Physical Activity Guidelines Released

Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 13:54

Guidance to help health professionals, policymakers and others working to promote physical activity, sport and exercise for health benefits.

Tags: CMO Guidance, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Guidelines

Latest Active Lives results shows inactivity levels have decreased in Dorset

Latest Active Lives results shows inactivity levels have decreased in Dorset

Posted: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 09:02

The latest set of Active Lives results from Sport England shows that inactivity has decreased (by 2.5%) in Dorset and subsequently, activity levels have increased (3.2%).

Tags: Active Lives, Active Lives Survey, Activity Levels, Dorset, Inactivity Levels, Sport England

3G pitch nearing completion

3G pitch nearing completion

Posted: Thu, 3 Oct 2019 16:01

The carpet is being laid on the new 3G football facility situated at Winton & Glenmoor Academy/Slades Prk

Tags: Bournemouth, Slades, Slades Park, activedorset