The SPARColl vision is to be internationally recognised for excellence in research relating to physical activity and health. By combining extensive research knowledge, the team SPARColl is working to attain this vision. The SPARColl aims and objectives are clearly defined as follows:
Aims
1) To contribute to the evidence base on physical activity and health by evaluating the effectiveness of specific practice-based interventions – such as Paths to Health.
2) To disseminate the above evidence amongst practitioners, policy makers and academics in appropriate ways and to facilitate the use of evidence to inform policy and practice.
3) To raise the profile of research on health-related physical activity in Scotland with the academic community, research funding bodies, policy makers and practitioners.
Objectives:
1) To assess the effectiveness of interventions in walking and in particular the Paths to Health project.
2) To generate appropriate reports, materials and peer reviewed publications aimed at practitioners, policy makers and the academic community.
3) Provide leadership within the networks of academics, physical activity practitioners, policy makers and public health specialists. |
