Sport Participation

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How important are volunteers in your sport?

The European Observatoire for Sport Employment (EOSE), is leading a new research project seeking to understand the levels of volunteering that exist in sport across…

David Ferguson11 May 2022

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OSS to examine role of sport in town centre regeneration

The OSS is working with Scotland's Towns Partnership and a wide range of partners to investigate how sport and physical activity could help Scotland's towns…

David Ferguson4 May 2022

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Scotland’s councils face big calls on future of sport and leisure

SPORT and leisure has barely featured in party messaging ahead of this week's local elections as it's not a big vote-winner. Yet, as Scotland's councils…

David Ferguson3 May 2022

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In-school sport improves maths and science attainment

With schools across Scotland now almost fully returned to sport activity after a near two-year gap, new research from the University of Sydney has shown…

David Ferguson1 March 2022

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How has COVID-19 impacted young people’s activity?

COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of children’s lives across Scotland. The Data for Children Collaborative with UNICEF ran a project in 2020 ‘Addressing socioeconomic impacts…

David Ferguson14 February 2022

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Sport easing the challenges of Parkinson’s

Sport is playing a key role in reducing and delaying a wide range of debilitating symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease, according to new global research,…

David Ferguson9 February 2022

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Glasgow prepares for new ‘golf destination’

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), is stepping up work to take golf back to the people in Scotland with an…

David Ferguson31 January 2022

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Mental Health and Leadership through dance research

Dance has become a thriving sport for all ages of people across Scotland with inspiration coming in various forms across television and the media. Now,…

David Ferguson31 January 2022

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Disability and Sport Questionnaire Release

The OSS in partnership with the University of West of Scotland and the Peter Harrison Foundation are currently looking for people with disabilities to be…

David Ferguson28 January 2022