SPARC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

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: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow! There are only a few tickets left, so grab them before they're gone! Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

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: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

Our final workshop announcement! Scottish Disability Sport: A Call to Action Presenters: Mark Gaffney & Marietta Van Der Linden Details on our website: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/workshop-submi… Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/workshop-submi… Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse

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

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: edin.ac/3V5EsEj