Physical activity for healthKnowledge exchange

Through our knowledge exchange activities, we work with partners in government, health policy and promotion, commercial and charitable organisations and education to ensure our work reaches the widest possible audience. Here are some examples of our knowledge exchange work:

2020 – 2021

• The Conversation – why playing outside should be a post pandemic priority
• The Conversation – as school reopen will this be the least fit generation of school-children ever
• The Conversation – active commuting could make children’s return to school better for the their health and the planet
• The Conversation – obesity is more common than you think

2018 – 2019

• Declining physical activity in children
• Strathclyde contributions to UK physical activity guidelines 2019
• New global guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in the under 5's media release
• The Conversation - why limits on screen time are needed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
• The Conversation - fidgeting may be good for your child's health
• Active healthy kids report card Scotland 2018
• Strathclyde wins Scottish health award for collaborative work with NHS Lanarkshire 2018
• Sedentary lifestyle and osteoporosis