SPARC

Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections (SPARC). Connecting Scottish #PhysicalActivity research, policy & practice. #impact #coproduction

[Nanette Mutrie @nanettemutrie]

Pickleball workshop at SPARC conference ⁦@ScotPARC⁩ . Court marked out - we were showing how pickleball can deliver on the physical activity for health framework. 🤩

[NHS Research Scotland @NHSResearchScot]

The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers.

Apply now 🔗 https://t.co/WATvDRL7fW

[Dr. Andy Dalziell @andydalziell]

Delighted to be attending the 10th SPARC conference at University of Edinburgh today! 2 posters presented and networking with incredible professionals! #evidenceintoaction

[Active Scotland @ActiveScotGov]

Minister @MareeToddMSP speaks at @ScotPARC today, highlighting the importance of the conference in supporting more people to be more active, more often 👏

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Ready to welcome a record number of delegates to the 10th annual SPARC conference

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Recharge with strength! Join Dr Helen Collins from Lifelong Strength Coaching for a 10‑minute “Strong Moves & Good Vibes” session. This quick break is about simple, strength‑based movements to reset your body, boost energy, and keep you feeling powerful throughout the conference

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

We have had a slight change in programme. This year's pause and stretch session will be taken over by Strong Moves & Good Vibes!

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

We are less than 2 weeks away from SPARC 2025!

Here is your programme for what is going to be an incredible day!

More details on our website: https://t.co/v0gkEJAnJb

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Registration is now closed!

Thank you to all who purchased tickets for this year's conference, we can't wait to see you all in a couple of weeks.

Further details found on our website: https://t.co/v0gkEJzPTD

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow!

There are only a few tickets left, so grab them before they're gone!

Register here: https://t.co/5sFjeZM7K0

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Registration Extension!

To ensure as many people as possible can attend this year's conference, the deadline for registration has been extended to Tuesday 18th November.

Register here: https://t.co/5sFjeZM7K0

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Our final workshop announcement!

Scottish Disability Sport: A Call to Action

Presenters: Mark Gaffney & Marietta Van Der Linden

Details on our website: https://t.co/RtQiWmPnSR

Register here: https://t.co/5sFjeZM7K0

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Workshop #5

Pickleball can deliver on desired actions of the Sport and Recreation outcome of the Physical Activity for Health Framework

Presenters: Nanette Mutrie & Sandra Macrae

Details on our website: https://t.co/RtQiWmPnSR

Register here: https://t.co/5sFjeZM7K0

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

Workshop Announcement 4, over half-way now!

From guidelines to action: co-producing physical activity messages for Scotland

Presenters: Chloë Williamson (UoE), Purva Abhyankar (UoE), Mark McVerry (PHS), Flora Jackson (PHS)

Register here: https://t.co/5sFjeZM7K0

[SPARC @ScotPARC]

This interactive workshop demonstrates how academic-practice partnerships can help translate physical activity research into actionable public communications.