The Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC)

About The Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC)

Getting people moving and reducing sedentary time are major public health goals. Our research aims to help people of all ages be more active, to sit less and move more. We seek to create an active research environment that will inform teaching (particularly the MSc in Physical Activity for Health) and knowledge exchange in related areas. Our mission: To be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research, knowledge exchange and impact in the field of physical activity for health. Our vision: To support people in Scotland and further afield to be more active for improved health and well-being. Our objectives: To conduct high-quality research in physical activity for health To secure funding to support our research To publish our research in peer-reviewed journals To maximise impact through facilitating dissemination, uptake and use of our research findings To actively participate in the wider physical activity and health community to facilitate knowledge exchange To mentor and develop the next generation of physical activity researchers, policy makers, advocates and practitioners To maintain and nurture a positive research culture in line with the PAHRC ethos

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