Physical Activity Resource Library

This library aims to collate as many physical activities ideas as possible and provide ease of access for statutory, voluntary and community organisations to signpost their clients to.

Included in this section are:

Physical activity assessment tools
Videos, apps and useful websites
Moving Medicine presentation

If you have any useful resources you think would be helpful to share with others please contact physicalactivtiy@setrust.hscni.net

Physical Activity Resource Hub

Physical activity assessment tools

Videos

Videos

“What will your step count be today?” from Public Health Agency

Barriers to physical activity, Irish Coalition for People Living with Obestity (Safefood)

Let’s take on Childhood Obesity – How to be more active as a family

The benefits of being active as a family

How much physical activity?

The lived experiences of barriers to physical – Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity

Active Pregnancy Foundation – Pregnancy CMO Guidelines

Active Pregnancy Foundation – Postnatal CMO Guidelines

Active Play Ideas

What happens when you exercise

Starting out, setting goals for personal exercise

8 Minutes resistance band session

Love activity, hate exercise (Cycling)

Love activity, hate exercise (Dance)

Love activity, hate exercise (Swimming)

Has a range of physical activity videos for disabled groups

Moving Medicine

Websites for Early Years

www.playboard.org	Information and resources on play
www.playscotland.org	Information and resources on play
www.ltl.org.uk Learning Through Landscapes	Information and resources on projects
www.forestschoolassociation.org	Forest school leadership
www.sportscouncil-ni.org.uk	Sports events and opportunities
www.childcarepartnerhsips.hscni.net	Training courses, quality improvement, small grants
www.Cypsp.hscni.net Children and young people’s strategic partnership	Resources and advice for early years and young people
www.earlymovers.org.uk	Play resources
www.early-years.org	Application for grants at various times
www.thedailymile.co.uk	The Daily Mile is an initiative promoting primary schools and pre-schools to run in all weathers for 15 minutes a day. All resources required to initiate this in schools are on the website

Websites for for Young People

www.parkrun.org.uk	Interactive map with details of organised 3 k junior park runs and 5k runs for adults
www.choosetolivebetter.com	Eating and drinking well and dieting support
www.thedailymile.co.uk	The Daily Mile is an initiative promoting primary schools and pre-schools to run in all weathers for 15 minutes a day. All resources required to initiate this in schools are on the website
www.youthsporttrust.org	Resources for physical activity training for schools

General Websites

www.parkrun.org.uk	Interactive map with details of organised 3 k for children and 5k runs
www.choosetolivebetter.com/content/getting-active	Ideas to consider to get fitter if starting out
www.sportni.net	Outdoor training courses, sports activities and governing bodies, club development resources and much more
www.nhs.uk/live- well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k	About couch to 5K, benefits and how to get started
www.outmoreni.com	An Interactive Map with walking, cycling, mountain biking trails, routes for canoeing, parks, beaches and nature reserves in NI
www.walkni.com	An interactive Map with walking routes
www.safefood.net	Information about physical activity in relation to weight, obesity and healthy eating habits
www.sustrans.org.uk	An interactive tool to locate national cycle paths. Increasing active travel, cycling through menopause and much more
www.athleticsni.org	Directory of registered running clubs, training, volunteer opportunities, and local organised runs
www.bhf.org.uk	Check out 9 ways to get more active An some great free physical activity videos sessions and more
www.nationaltrust.org.uk	Ideas for days out in nature and wildlife
www.walkni.com/highway-to-health	Interactive database of walking routes, describing terrain, facilities, distance and accessibility. It also details walking events and walking groups in your area
www.ramblers.org.uk	Walks in England, Scotland and Wales. Reviews of walking gear and safety advice and more
www.ufrc-online.co.uk	Walk leader courses such as first aid, navigation etc Advice on starting a walking group, walking clubs
www.theirelandwalkingguide.com	All Ireland walking guide, monthly walking themes and all Ireland Hillwalking Championships
www.thisgirlcan.co.uk	This is an English site that lists local fitness classes but it also offers many free options for home activity sessions also signposts to couch to fitness site with additional free fitness programmes. The site has lots of ideas about what fitness might fit you.
Walking Football \| IFA (irishfa.com)	Details of community walking football groups and contact details
www.tcv.org.uk	Information Green Fitness including fun and free outdoor session. The Conservation volunteers services.
www.nhs/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio	NHS – Fitness Studio exercise videos created by Instructor Live – Find On Demand Exercise videos some of these are free, there is also an option to join at £4 subscription.
www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/10	NHS – 10 minutes workout Lots of 10 minutes exercise classes to help you fit your exercise into your life more easily
what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location	Location details for planning activities
http://www.halfmarathonlist.co.uk/northern-ireland-half-marathons.php	Locate a half marathon
Royal Osteoporosis Society \| Dance for your bones (theros.org.uk)	Exercise video by a Dancer from Scottish Ballet.
How to build up exercise for your bone strength (theros.org.uk)	Information on how to exercise with bone health conditions, including exercise videos.
https://www.activepregnancyfoundation.org/	Active Pregnancy Foundation

Websites for Older People

Websites for People with Physical Disabilities

Council Leisure Centres

www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/centres/ards

Leisure activities at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex,

1 Dairy Hall Lane,

Newtownards,

BT23 4DB

www.leisurardsandnortdown.com/centre/comber

Comber Leisure Centre,

Castle Street,

Comber,

Newtownards,

BT23 5DY

www.leisurardsandnortdown.com/centre/LDP

Londonderry Park, Portaferry Road,

Newtownards,

BT23 8SG

www.leisurardsandnortdown.com/centre/portaferry

Portaferry Sports Centre,

3 Cloughey Road,

Newtownards,

BT22 1ND

www.bangoraurora.com

Bangor Aurora Aguatic & Leisure Complex,

3 Valentine Road,

Bangor,

Co Down,

BT20 4^TH

www.northdownleisure.com.bangor-sportsplex

Bangor Sportsplex,

292 Old Belfast Road,

Bangor,

BT19 1LU

www.northdownleisure.com/queens-leisure-complex

Queens Leisure Complex,

Sullivan Close,

Holywood,

BT18 9HL

www.newrymournedown.org/down-leisure-centre

Leisure activities at Down Leisure Centre,

114 Market Street,

Downpatrick

BT30 6LZ

www.newrymournedown.org/balymoste-sports-and-wellbeing-centre

Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre,

96 Glebetown Drive,

Downpatrick

BT30 6PX

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/belfast/brook-leisure-centre

Brook Leisure Centre,

32 Summerhill Road,

Dunmurry,

Belfast,

BT17 0RP

www.theleisureplex

Lagan Valley Leisureplex,

18 Lisburn Leisure Park,

Lisburn,

Co Antrim,

BT28 1LP

www.theicebowl.com

Dundonald International Ice Bowl,

111 Old Dundonald Road,

Belfast,

BT16 1XT

www.lisburncastlereach.gov.uk/things-to-do/activity-centres/lough-moss-leisure-centre

Lough Moss Leisure Centre,

Hillsborough Road,

Carryduff,

Belfast,

BT8 8HR

www.lisburncastlereach.gov.uk/things-to-do/activity-centres/grove-activity-centre

Grove Activity Centre,

15 Ballinderry Park,

Lisburn,

BT28 1ST

www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/activity-centres/kilmakee-activity-centre

Kilmakee Activity Centre,

52A Rowan Drive,

Dunmurry,

Belfast,

BT17 9QA

www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do/activity-centres/glenmore-activity-centre

Glenmore Activity Centre,

43 Glenmore Park,

Lisburn,

BT27 4RT

Websites for Physical Activities and Health Conditions

www.getactive.io	Hints and tips for getting active including if you have a health condition
www.movingmedicine.ac.uk	Resources to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care. Offers evidence, training on active conversations and prescribing movement for a list of chronic conditions
Better Health – Every Mind Matters \| Campaign Resource Centre (phe.gov.uk)	Public Health England Campaign Resources
NICHS \| Contact our Support Services	Chest heart & Stroke support including details of rehab
Royal Osteoporosis Society \| Dance for your bones (theros.org.uk)	Exercise video by a Dancer from Scottish Ballet.
How to build up exercise for your bone strength (theros.org.uk)	Information on how to exercise with bone health conditions, including exercise videos.

Physical Activity Resource Library

Physical activity assessment tools

Videos

Moving Medicine

Websites for Early Years

Websites for for Young People

General Websites

Websites for Older People

Websites for People with Physical Disabilities

Council Leisure Centres

Websites for Physical Activities and Health Conditions

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