Behavioural experts and mental health charities give evidence to Committee
The House of Lords Select Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation will hold evidence sessions on how people can be encouraged to change their behaviour to be more active, and the impact of physical activity on mental health. The Committee will hear from the Behavioural Insights Team and leading academics on how people can be encouraged and supported to lead active lifestyles. In the second session, charities will discuss how sport and physical activity can effect our mental health.
Meeting details
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
National Plan for Sport and Recreation
Professor of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Education at University of Nottingham
Advisor at Behavioural Insights Team
Director of Behaviour and Health Research Unit at University of Cambridge
At 4:30pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
National Plan for Sport and Recreation
Lead for Sport and Physical Activity at Mind
Co-founder at Sporting Memories Foundation
Sporting Ambassador at Sport in Mind
Possible areas for discussion
- How effective have government behaviour change campaigns been in encouraging people to be more active?
- Is the PE national curriculum effective in fostering an active and healthy lifestyle among children?
- What more can be done to prevent people giving up on sport at key ‘life moments’ such as leaving school or starting work?
- How can the impact of physical activity on mental wellbeing be measured?
- What has the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic been on mental health and physical activity, and what are the options for prescribing exercise to treat mental health?