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US President Donald Trump, 79, is deemed in 'excellent health' by his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, after a comprehensive medical exam, despite recommendations for weight loss and increased physical activity.
US President Donald Trump, 79, is declared in 'excellent health' by his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, after a routine medical examination, despite recommendations for weight loss and increased physical activity.
A recent study showed millions are put off by early experiences of physical education. But sport can bring camaraderie and joyThere is a disconnect between the proliferation of reports recommending we should be more active and actual levels of activity, that are scarcely budging. Sports councils, health bodies, charities and thinktanks are piling up the evidence that sport and physical activity help us live healthier, happier lives, improve academic attainment at school and productivity at work, connect our communities and help prevent crime and reoffending. Why can’t we turn this into reality?Reports often call for better coordination, including the recent House of Commons inquiry Game On: Community and School Sport. But sport and physical activity remains poorly linked among schools, sports clubs, community organisations, parks and playgrounds. In an era of superintelligence and rockets flying around the moon, surely we could do better? Continue reading...
A Sport England survey shows 64.4% of English adults meet physical activity guidelines - the highest on record - with 859,000 more active adults than last year. Running and gym activities are growing, while team sports near nine-year highs. However, inequalities persist for black and Asian people, older adults, disabled individuals and those on lower incomes, with women also less active than men. The government has pledged £250m for local sport facilities and £400m for community venues, though a parliamentary report warns funding for school and community sport remains insufficient and unstable.
The Active Lives survey reveals over 30 million English adults now meet the 150-minute weekly activity target, with notable 11% growth among over-75s. However, persistent inequalities remain: black and Asian adult activity levels have stagnated at 57% and 56% respectively for ten years, while the least affluent have seen a decline from 54.8% to 53.8%. The West Midlands remains the least active region.
Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee's 'Game On' report calls for doubling government spending on sport from 0.3% to 0.6% of total expenditure over 10 years, making PE a core subject with same status as English and maths, and removing unnecessary 'no ball games' signs. The report highlights persistent financial pressure, limited facilities, and lack of curriculum prioritisation as key barriers.
