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Sport Scotland
www.sportscotland.org.uk
Lead to the development of sport in Scotland
Scottish Institute of Sport
www.sisport.com
Sport England
www.sportengland.org
Leads the development of sport in England
Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils
www.salsc.org.uk
Represents all local Sports Councils in Scotland. Develops and promotes sport at local level in conjunction with member local Sports Councils and a range of other agencies.
Youth Sport Trust
www.youthsport.net
Registered charity whose mission is to develop aid and
implement, in close partnership with other organisations,
quality physical education (PE) and sport programmes for
all young people aged 18 months to 18 years in schools
and the community
Scottish Executive
www.scotland.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive
www.hse.gov.uk/
The governments website on health and safety
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| LOCAL AGENCIES / ORGANISATIONS |
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Active Glasgow
www.activeglasgow.net
Aberdeen Sports Council
www.aberdeensportscouncil.com
Aberdeenshire Sports Council
www.aberdeenshire-sports-council.org.uk
Inverclyde Sports Council
www.inverclydesportscouncil.co.uk
Sports Council for Glasgow
www.sportscouncilglasgow.co.uk
East Lothian Council Sports and Leisure
www.eastlothian.gov.uk
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| INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES / ORGANISATIONS |
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International Sports and Culture Association
www.isca-web.org
Development and promotion of sporting and cultural activities around the world, including international festivals, tournaments, conferences, exchanges and education programmes.
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| HEALTH EDUCATION/PROMOTION/ACTIVE LIFESTYLES |
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Scotland Health at Work
www.shaw.uk.com/index.htm
SHAW Award scheme
British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity & Health
www.bhfactive.org.uk
Aim to identify and address significant gaps in the research, knowledge base and resources needed to effectively promote physical activity for the primary and secondary prevention of diseases
Health Education Board for Scotland www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk
National agency for health education in Scotland
Sustrans – Routes for People
www.sustrans.org.uk
A charity that works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
The Paths for All Partnership
www.pathstohealth.org.uk
Aims to create well designed, managed and promoted networks of paths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders regardless of age and ability
Sport Search
www.sportsearch.org.uk
An interactive computer based programme that enables secondary school students to find a sport that matches their physical attributes and interests
British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk
Aims to play a leading role in the fight against heart disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death
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NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BODIES FOR LEISURE, SPORT, RECREATION & PLAY
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Institute of Sport & Recreation Management www.isrm.co.uk
National professional body for sport and recreation
Institute of Leisure & Amenity Management
www.ilam.co.uk
A non-profit making organisation supporting and representing every aspect of leisure, culture and recreation management
Womens Sports Foundation
www.wsf.org.uk
The only organisation in the UK solely committed to improving and promoting opportunities for women and girls in sport at every level
Central Council for Physical Recreation
www.ccpr.org.uk
The independent voice of UK sport
National Playing Fields Association
www.npfa.co.uk
The only national organisation which has specific responsibility for acquiring, protecting and improving playing fields, playgrounds and playspace where they are most needed, and for those who need them the most – in particular, children of all ages and people with disabilities
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| COACHING |
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Coachwise Ltd
www.1st4sport.com
Sports books, videos, coaching aids, fitness tools and sports-related software by mail order
Sports Coach UK
www.sportscoachuk.org
Developing coaching and coaches within the UK (Formerly the National Coaching Foundation)
Sports Coach
www.sports-media.org
A site for PE teachers, lesson plans, PE associations worldwide, PE awards, coaching and training
A site for coaches
www.athleticscoach.co.uk
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| VOLUNTEERS
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Disclosure Scotland
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
The national clearing house for disclosures for volunteers and voluntary sector staff
Timebank
www.timebank.org
Volunteer Development Scotland
www.vds.org.uk
The representative voice for Volunteering in Scotland
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| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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www.jobsgopublic.com
www.leisureopportunities.co.uk
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
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Able To Go
www.abletogo.com
The only interactive holiday and accommodation website for those with mobility difficulties such as disabled and elderly people.
Organising Leisure
www.organisingleisure.com
Provides support for all aspects of leisure industry, specialising in events and staff training
Sportcentric
www.sportcentric.com
The leading provider of web solutions to professional sports
Sports & Play Contractors’ Association
www.sapca.org.uk
UK trade association for sports facility construction industry
The Henley Centre
www.henleycentre.com
Includes reports and consultancy on a wide range of leisure projects
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