Sport Participation

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Time to plan sport’s role in improving health of older population

Scotland is facing a boom in the ageing population over the next 30 years and new sport strategies targeting older people could hold the key…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

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Judy Murray joins OSS webinar panel

OSS WEBINAR COVID-19 and Sport for Older People: Challenges & Opportunities Wednesday 13 May (1pm-2pm) SCOTLAND tennis champion and coach Judy Murray is showing…

David Ferguson5 May 2020

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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 Ferguson24 April 2020

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Has rugby become a sport for the viewer rather than the player?

AS SPORT stops for COVID-19 and we wonder when it will return, the Observatory for Sport in Scotland has taken a dive into this year’s…

David Ferguson24 March 2020

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Good health in older people is worth the weight

GENTLE exercise is not the secret to a happier, healthier life for older adults, according to a new study. According to Professor Robin Daly, Chair in…

David Ferguson10 October 2019

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What are the knowledge gaps in community sport in Scotland?

Before we can create sustainable solutions to problems, we first must understand the problem. It's a simple fact. But what do we know and not…

David Ferguson3 September 2019

OSS News Sport Participation

Enjoyment Is No.1 Reason For Sport Participation – Survey

A NEW national survey has shown that enjoyment is the biggest driver to sport participation, and that active children are happier, more resilient and more…

David Ferguson17 April 2019

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Henrik Brandt, SPORTA Conference Presentation

Henrik Brandt, OSS Board member from Denmark, was pleased to be asked to take part in the 2018 Sporta Scotland Conference. The event was a great…

Johnny Vanderlyle24 October 2018

Community Sport Delivery School & Community Access Sport Participation

Response to Health & Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament – February 2017

To the Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament Edinburgh, February 20th 2017 Topic: Sport for Everyone Tomorrow, Tuesday February 21st, the Health and…

David Ferguson20 February 2018