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Sport, obesity and the coronavirus: a tale of two epidemics and two different responses

By Nicholas F Rowe (Chair of OSS Research Advisory Group) Published 28 April 2020 It was the best of times, it was the worst of…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson28 April 2020
Community Sport DeliveryCOVID-19EventsOSS NewsSport Participation

Webinar – COVID-19 and Youth Sport in Scotland: Challenges & Opportunities

The OSS is hosting its second webinar on Wednesday 29 April (1-2pm) open to all involved in community sport. Our panel has been drawn from…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson24 April 2020
CommentCommunity Sport DeliveryCOVID-19OSS NewsResearch

Impact of COVID-19 on sport – webinar replay

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland (OSS) has launched the first in a series of monthly surveys investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Scottish community…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson16 April 2020
COVID-19OSS News

How much FUN can we have during lockdown?

The OSS is in touch with many of our sport stars and scanning social media for the most fun skills and games to pass on…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson13 April 2020
COVID-19OSS News

Community sport and COVID-19 – Challenges and Opportunities Webinars

The year 2020 will be remembered for a long time as one that sparked painful and unexpected change in global society. It will be remembered for…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson10 April 2020
Community Sport DeliveryOSS News

The ‘Pink’ is back with great sport quizzes and activities to keep brains active through the lockdown

ONE of the most encouraging aspects of the current coronavirus lockdown has been the coming-together of families and the Sporting Memories Foundation has provided some…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson3 April 2020
CommentOSS NewsResearch

OSS to investigate impact of Coronavirus on sport

The cancellation of televised sporting events and closure of sports clubs, gyms and leisure centres are trivial concerns as the number of deaths claimed by…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson30 March 2020
Community Sport DeliveryOSS NewsPolicyResearchResearch Papers

Poverty identified as main barrier to sport in Scotland

THE MAIN difference between people who play sport in Scotland in the 21st century and those who don’t lies in levels of deprivation, according to…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson30 March 2020
Community Sport DeliveryOSS NewsResearch

‘Top performers try different sports’ – NZ research

ONE of the most surprising facts uncovered in 25 years of interviewing some of the world's leading sports men, women and children came from a…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson17 March 2020
Community Sport DeliveryOSS News

Walking rugby aims to help mental health

WALKING sport has become one of the most popular new additions to the sporting world for Scotland's ageing population, and rugby has joined the party.…
David Ferguson
David Ferguson27 February 2020
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