Welcome to the Research and Evidence Portal. Here you will find a catalogue of relevant national and local physical activity and sport literature made up of reports and case studies that allows users to search by key themes, location, date and age. You can also find a number of practical toolkits and guidance documents to support the marketing and promotion of your programmes and campaigns.
The rising cost of living and its impact on sport and physical activity
Jan 2024
The rising cost of living is influenced by factors such as the Covid-19 aftermath, Ukraine conflict, economic sanctions, global supply chain issues, rising interest rates, inflation, and stagnant wages. Sport England and its System Partners have studied the impact of rising living costs on the sports and physical activity sector.
Group fitness participant survey 2022 full report
Jan 2024
YouGov, EMD UK
In the dynamic landscape of fitness and wellness, understanding the preferences, motivations, and challenges of individuals engaged in group exercise is paramount. This research, commissioned by EMD UK and conducted by YouGov, offers a compelling insight into Group Exercise Participation, shedding light on its growing significance in England's fitness landscape.
Sport's contribution to the European Green Deal
Jan 2024
EU Publications
The European Green Deal sets a bold and necessary path towards carbon neutrality by 2050, a goal that demands collective action from every sector of society. With its mass appeal across all segments of society, sport holds immense potential to spearhead awareness and drive the change towards environmental sustainability.
Active Lives Children and Young People Survey - 2022/23 Report (LLR Headlines)
Dec 2023
Active Together, Sport England
A local summary report of the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey release (2022/23). This includes an overview of children and young people's engagement in sport and physical activity, with comparisons to previous years. Data is presented at a local authority, Active Partnership and national level.
Active Lives Children and Young People Survey - 2022/23 Report
Dec 2023
This report presents data from the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2022-23. Data is presented for children and young people in school Years 1-11 (ages 5-16) in England.
Workforce Insights Report 2023
Nov 2023
CIMSPA
Understanding the shape of the UK sport and physical activity workforce post-COVID-19, and its skills needs for the future.
#OurSwimStory - Executive Summary
Nov 2023
The Black Swimming Association (BSA)
The BSA commissioned #OurSwimStory: A conversation with Black and Asian communities about aquatic activity and water safety, in response to the underrepresentation of people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage in swimming and aquatics, and their lack of water safety knowledge, which places these communities at high risk of drowning.
Generation Isolation: OnSide's annual study into young people's lives outside school
Oct 2023
OnSide
This study explores the effects of Covid-19 on younger people and their physical activity levels outside of school. Findings highlighted that younger people are collectively spending most of their free time at home with a significant screen time.
1000 Young Voices: Youth Insight Summary Report 2023
Sep 2023
In order to better understand the key issues and the similarities and differences amongst young people from low income households, StreetGames commissioned Platypus Research. This document provides some of the initial headline findings from this research.
Get Active: A strategy for the future of sport and physical activity
Aug 2023
Department for Culture, Media & Sport
This strategy sets out how the government will work with the sector to achieve these aims by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be active.
