About the BHFNC

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) was established in April 2000 with funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The BHFNC is part of the prestigious School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University and is well recognised across the UK for its leadership in the promotion of physical activity and health.

The BHFNC is committed to developing and promoting resources, training, information and guidance that will help professionals encourage people to be more physically active. Key project areas include:

•     Young People;

•     Older Adults;

•     Primary Care; and

•     Research and Evaluation.

BHFNC Objectives

The main aim of the BHFNC is to translate research evidence to improve and extend the practice of promoting physical activity in the UK. Our objectives include:

1. Further our understanding of the benefits of physical activity and how to effectively increase physical activity through undertaking research and evaluation.
2. Support professionals through evidence-based resources, training and programmes on physical activity and heart health to help increase population levels of physical activity.
3. Inform and promote better practice and policy on physical activity to policy makers and health, education, transport, sport and leisure professionals through communicating current information and research findings and translating these into evidence-based guidelines.
4. Support and maintain an international, national and regional focus for physical activity and health to ensure that physical activity plays a significant part in new strategies, policies and programmes through providing leadership and advocacy.

Aim of the BHFNC website

The aim of this site is to help keep professionals up-to-date with all the latest developments in the field of physical activity and health. The site will be regularly updated so be sure to visit us often to find out the latest news. Alternatively, you can receive this information straight to your inbox by registering for the BHFNC Database