Physical activity: key references and evidence

References

Catto S, Gibbs D. Are people in Scotland becoming more active? Combined results from Scotland's routine national surveys. Glasgow: NHS Health Scotland, 2009

Department of Health. Start active, stay active: a report of physical activity from the four home countries' chief medical officers. London: DoH, 2011.

Murray L. Sport, exercise and physical activity: Public participation, barriers and attitudes. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive Education Department, 2006 (see also the summary paper Research findings no.20/2006: Sport, exercise and physical activity: Public participation, barriers and attitudes).

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans. Washington DC: US Department of Health and Human Services, 2009.

Key policy documents

Scottish Executive. Towards a healthier Scotland: a white paper on health. Edinburgh: TSO, 1999.

Scottish Executive. Our national health: A plan for action, a plan for change, 2000. Edinburgh: TSO, 2000.

Scottish Executive. Let's Make Scotland More Active, 2003. Edinburgh: TSO, 2003.

Scottish Executive. A walking strategy for Scotland: Consultation document. Edinburgh: SE Development Department, 2003.

Scottish Executive. Improving health in Scotland: The challenge, 2003. Edinburgh: TSO, 2003.

Sportscotland. Sport 21: The national strategy for sport 2003-2007. Edinburgh: Sportscotland, 2003.

Scottish Government. Healthy eating, active living: Action plan (2008-2011). Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2009

NHS Health Scotland. Five year review of Let's make Scotland more active. Edinburgh: NHS Health Scotland, 2009.

Scottish Government. A games legacy for Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2009

Scottish Government. Scotland's Obesity Strategy. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2009

Effectiveness evidence

ScotPHO's purpose is to describe the pattern of health across the Scottish population. As a supplementary service to users, we include the following links to external sources of quality-assured evidence on effectiveness of interventions which may include relevant material for this topic. These links are provided as an aid to users. They are by no means exhaustive nor should they be necessarily viewed as authoritative.

NHS Health Scotland: Scottish Briefings on NICE public health guidance - Index page

NHS Evidence: Public health evidence - Home page

Centre for Reviews and Dissemination - Home page

Cochrane Reviews - Topic index page

EPPI-Centre: Evidence library - Home page

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance - Topic index page

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) - Home page