Activematters Community - Recent Posts https://www.activematters.org/community/ A place to discuss physical activity, research, practice and upcoming events. en-GB Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:14:16 +0000 wpForo 60 Events and webinar information https://www.activematters.org/community/events-and-webinars/events-and-webinar-information/#post-4 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:27:05 +0000 Activematters administrators will use this topic to share upcoming webinar links, event details and recordings.

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]]> Joshua Herath https://www.activematters.org/community/events-and-webinars/events-and-webinar-information/#post-4 What are the biggest barriers to helping children be more active? https://www.activematters.org/community/what-we-are-discussing-this-week/what-are-the-biggest-barriers-to-helping-children-be-more-active/#post-3 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:26:59 +0000 This week’s discussion: what barriers make it harder for children and young people to be physically active, and what has helped in your setting or community?

Share practical examples, useful evidence and questions for other members. Please keep examples anonymous and avoid identifying individual children.

]]> Joshua Herath https://www.activematters.org/community/what-we-are-discussing-this-week/what-are-the-biggest-barriers-to-helping-children-be-more-active/#post-3 Introduce yourself to the community https://www.activematters.org/community/general-discussion/introduce-yourself-to-the-community/#post-2 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:26:54 +0000 New here? Introduce yourself and tell the community about your role, interests or the work that brought you to Activematters.

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]]> Joshua Herath https://www.activematters.org/community/general-discussion/introduce-yourself-to-the-community/#post-2 Welcome to the Activematters Community https://www.activematters.org/community/welcome-and-community-notices/welcome-to-the-activematters-community/#post-1 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:26:11 +0000 Welcome to the Activematters Community, a place to exchange ideas, research and practical experience about physical activity for children and young people.

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