Physical Activity Research
Wales Virtual Institute of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (WISHES)
WISHES seeks to provide a framework for multidisciplinary research and to create opportunities for a network of communication among researchers throughout Wales. This enables Welsh academics to take advantage of new opportunities as they emerge.
For further information, or if you are an academic that is interested in joining WISHES please visit the WISHES website.
General
PAGAC Scientific Literature Review
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2006)
At Least Five a Week: Evidence on the Impact of Physical Activity and its Relationship to Health
Department of Health, 2004
Department of Health, 2004
Continyou Cymru, 2008
Physical Activity Participation
Treadmill Workstations: The Effects of Walking while Working on Physical Activity and Work Performance. Ben-Ner A, et al. PLoS One. 2014 February 20;9(2)
Evaluating the effects of the Lunchtime Enjoyment Activity and Play (LEAP) school playground intervention on children’s quality of life, enjoyment and participation in physical activity
Hyndman, B.P, et al. (2014). BMC Public Health, 14:164
Hyndman, B.P, et al. (2014). BMC Public Health, 14:164
Objectively measured physical activity in four-year-old British children: a cross-sectional analysis of activity patterns segmented across the day
Hesketh KR, et al. (2014) Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 9;11(1):1
Hesketh KR, et al. (2014) Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 9;11(1):1
How do couples influence each other’s physical activity behaviours in retirement? An exploratory qualitative study
Barnett, I et al. (2013) BMC Public Health, 13:1197
Barnett, I et al. (2013) BMC Public Health, 13:1197
Association of Physical activity with future mental health in older, mid-life and younger women
Griffiths, A et al. Eur J Public Health, 2014
Griffiths, A et al. Eur J Public Health, 2014
Cochrane review, 2013
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2013
BHF National Centre 2013
Exploring the use of physical activity loyalty cards for behaviour change in public health: randomised controlled trial
The Lancet, 2012
The Lancet, 2012
BHF National Centre, 2012
BHF National Centre, 2012
Public Health Wales, 2012
Public Health Wales, 2012
Public Health Wales, 2012
Sport and Recreation Alliance, 2012
The Cochrane Collaboration, 2011
Four Commonly Used Methods to Increase Physical Activity: brief interventions in primary care, exercise referral schemes, pedometers and community-based exercise programmes for walking and cycling
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2006
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2006
International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 2006
Interventions that Use the Environment to Encourage Physical Activity. Evidence Review
National Institute for Health and Clinical Evidence, 2006
National Institute for Health and Clinical Evidence, 2006
Promotion of Physical Activity Among Adults. Evidence into Practice Briefing
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2006
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2006
Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity
The Cochrane Collaboration, 2005
The Cochrane Collaboration, 2005
The Effectiveness of Public Health Interventions for Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults. A Review of Reviews
Health Development Agency, 2004
Health Development Agency, 2004
Cost Effectiveness
BHF National Centre, 2013
Prevention Programmes Cost-Effectiveness Review: Physical activity
Liverpool Public Health Observatory 2010
Liverpool Public Health Observatory 2010
Obesity
Hunt et al, The Lancet 2014 (Early Online Publication)
Physical Activity and Obesity
Obesity Reviews, 2007
Obesity Reviews, 2007
Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention
Obesity Reviews, 2006
Obesity Reviews, 2006
Active Transport
Health effects of the London bicycle sharing system: health impact modelling study
Woodcock, J et al. British Medical Journal, 2014;348:g425
Woodcock, J et al. British Medical Journal, 2014;348:g425
iConnect consortium, 2013
Walking and Cycling for Transport: How promoting active travel can help meet the physical activity challenge
Centre for Diet and Activity Research, 2013
Centre for Diet and Activity Research, 2013
Living Streets 2011
Making the Case: improving health through transport
Health Development Agency, 2005
Sustrans – The Evidence! Website provides access to a range of research that is applicable to active travel.