Getting the inactive active: Barriers to physical inactivity and potential policy solutions

Dr David Meir, Lecturer in Sport & Physical Education

I have worked at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for 8 years as a lecturer in sport and physical education. Over the last two years I have been involved in the production of two articles that explore sport and physical activity policy in Scotland. The first of these articles was entitled Country Profile: Sport and Physical Activity Policy in Scotland. Country profiles are a specific publication format for the International Journal of Sport Politics and Policy, and their intention is to increase awareness of the global diversity of sport policy and politics. I have written previously about this article for CCSE should you wish to explore the findings further.

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CCSE collaborates with Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games organisers to develop legacy story of change

Last week, CCSE’s Professor Gayle McPherson, Dr Briony Sharp, Professor David McGillivray and Callum McCloskey collaborated with Alex Johnston and colleagues from the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company to deliver eight legacy workshops involving a diverse range of stakeholders with an interest in how the Commonwealth Games can be a catalyst for meaningful impact in 2026 and beyond.

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