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Community engagement in sport? Building capacity to increase opportunities for community-based sport and physical activity

F.E. Rosso & R. McGrathPublished: April 2017The paper advocates for a community development approach in order to address stagnating or declining physical activity, providing an…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Community

The Social Benefits of Sport

Fred Coulter - SportScotlandPublished: 2005, Updated: February 2013This report explores a wide range of possible social benefits associated with sport. It is designed to encourage…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Community

Race Equality Framework for Scotland 2016 to 2030

Scottish Government & Coalition for Racial Equality and RightsPublished: March 2016The framework sets out how the Scottish Government aims to achieve its ambition for advancing…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Community

Sport as a passport to success: life skill integration in a positive youth development program

Paul M. Wright et al.Published: April 2019The purpose of this study is to explore how sport-based youth development (SBYD) programs integrate the teaching of life…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

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Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport

SportScotlandPublished: 2017The report functions as a self-assessment tool for sport organisations to ensure they meet the necessary standards and minimum criteria for the support, promotion…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Community

The Inclusive and Accessible Stadia Report

Office for Disability Issues & Department for Culture, Media and SportPublished: 2015This report presents findings from a study undertaken by the Office for Disability Issues…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Economics

The economic contribution of the Scottish Professional Football League

Scottish Professional Football LeaguePublished: April 2020This report was commissioned by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) to estimate the economic contribution of the SPFL to…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Economics

The Economic Importance of Sport in Scotland 1998-2016

SportScotlandPublished: 2017This report presents an evaluation of the economic importance of sport in Scotland from 1998 to 2016, summarising the key indicators of consumer expenditure,…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport & Economics

The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the UK

ReconomicsPublished: 2014, Updated 2017The report aims to establish the value of the UK outdoor economy by providing a synthesis of existing information and evidence relating…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Research Library Sport Participation Research

Sport Participation in Scotland: Trends and Future Prospects

Nick Rowe - Observatory for Sport in ScotlandPublished: June 2019This report commissioned by the Observatory for Sport in Scotland (OSS) provides a broad overview of…

David Ferguson2 June 2020

Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport

The economic contribution of the Scottish Professional Football League

The Economic Importance of Sport in Scotland 1998-2016

The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the UK

Sport Participation in Scotland: Trends and Future Prospects

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