Physical activity: key references

References:

Department of Health. At least five a week: Evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health. London: DoH, 2004.

Health Education Board for Scotland. The promotion of physical activity in Scotland: Strategic statement. Edinburgh: HEBS, 1997.

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)

Key policy documents:

Scottish Office. 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. Edinburgh: TSO, 2000.

Scottish Executive. Let's make Scotland more active: A strategy for physical activity. 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. Edinburgh: TSO, 2003.

Sportscotland. Sport 21 2003-2007: The national strategy for sport - Shaping Scotland's future. Edinburgh: Sportscotland, 2003.