Physical Activity and Health Guidelines

Physical Activity and Health Guidelines 2010 by Riva Rahl presents the recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources. Sifting through the numerous guidelines on physical activity and health published by government agencies, professional organizations, and associations can be a daunting task. Information exists in all types of formats and locations—including…

Physical Activity and Health Guidelines e-Book

Physical Activity and Health Guidelines eBook by Riva Rahl allows you to read your book in a pdf and make notes. Recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources. Sifting through the numerous guidelines on physical activity and health published by government agencies, professional organizations, and associations can be a daunting…

Get Moving Nottingham – LEAP Project

The Local Exercise Action pilot (LEAP) programme was an exciting public health programme funded by the Department of Health, Sport England and the Countryside Agency to test out and evaluate different evidence based ways to increase physical activity levels in the community. Nottingham involved peer mentors in their pilot, read the evaluation here.

Activity Friends – Nottingham

Activity Friends is a volunteer programme for the over 50’s designed to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle through increasing physical activity and befriending to alleviate social isolation. Volunteers are trained as ‘Activity Friends’ who then reach out to their peers in their local community. Support and encouragement is given on a one-to-one or a…

Cotswolds – Mentors to support active living

‘Enjoy Later Life’ is a peer mentor training programme that enables volunteers to work with older people to support independent living. The report will highlight the successes of the training, points for consideration in the subsequent training programmes and opportunities for further development. In addition, this report will highlight the health benefits for the Cotswold…