Information notes 201 - 250

Couch kids
Problems with lack of physical activity in UK children (8 pages)

201

07/00

600 school sports co-ordinators
Introduction to and explanation of the SSCo programme (3 pages)

202

07/00

Swim or spin - you decide
Copies of press reports on swimming provision (2 pages)

203

07/00

New euro standard for waterslides instructions
Outline of signage guideline and examples of recommended sign styles (3 pages)

204

08/00

Trouble abroad - pool outlets and cryptosporidia
Case studies/ press reports (2 pages)

205

08/00

Swimming pool maximum users
Interpreting HSC guidance (2 pages)

206

09/00

The effective lifeguard
Good practice guide for lifeguards (4 pages)

207

09/00

Sports participation & ethnicity in England
Findings of a national survey (4 pages)

208

11/00

Condition and refurbishment of public sector sports facilities
Summary of survey into the state of sport and recreation facilities
(4 pages)

209

11/00

Nike/YST Girls in sport partnership project summary november 2000
Summary of programme to improve participation rates (4 pages)

210

12/00

Take a seat and stretch
Illustrated guide to stretching exercises (5 pages)

211

01/01

Demanding physical activity programmes for young offenders
Outline of probation service schemes (5 pages)

212

01/01

Developing sport: performance indicators consultation
Draft PIs for comment((4 pages)

213

01/01

Creating opportunities - guidance for LAs in England on local cultural strategies
Implementation guidelines (16 pages)

214

02/01

Achieving racial equality - a standard for sport
Outline of the new scheme (8 pages)

215

02/01

Cryptosporidium update
Description of problem and solutions (4 pages)

216

02/01

Asthma and children
Relevant guidance for exercise providers (3 pages)

217

02/01

Regional sports conventions
Invitation to attend (2 pages)

218

03/01

Age diversity in employment - code of practice
Covers all employment issues from recruitment to redundancy (4 pages)

219

03/01

Guidance for local authority PFI (Private Finance Initiative) projects
Process, criteria and priorities for the allocation of PFI credits (3 pages)

220

03/01

Exercise for health
World Health Organisation recommendations (4 pages)

221

04/01

Paddling pools operation
Good practice guidance (4 pages)

222

04/01

Consequences of accidents in pools
Press reports on two pool accidents (2 pages)

223

05/01

Implementing the Disability Discrimination Act
Good practice/legal issues (4 pages)

224

05/01

Exercise and mental health
Reports on benefits of exercise (2 pages)

225

05/01

National standards for GP Referrals
Information on 'prescribing' exercise

226

06/01

National longitudinal survey of children and youth
Long term qualitative study findings (4 pages)

227

06/01

Child protection
Press reports on child protection issues (3 pages)

228

07/01

ISRM policy on child admissions to swimming pools
Pre publication draft for consultation - now no longer available.

229

07/01

Stainless steel in swimming pool buildings
Technical gudiance on selecting and using stainless steel to cope with changes in swimming pool design (8 pages)

230

08/01

Gas emission, outlet rescue and thefts
Press reports on various health, safety and crime issues (2 pages)

231

08/01

Sex equality and illustrated job advertisements
How to avoid discrimination in your recruitment policies (4 pages)

232

09/01

Grills covering swimming pool outlets - further guidance PWTAG/ISRM
Clarification of grille size recommendations (1 page)

233

09/01

Elite sports funding review
Summary of a parliamentary review group's recommendations (4 pages)

234

09/01

Where can we find resources on?
Contact addresses and telephone numbers for providers of health promotion resources for the public ((4 pages)

235

10/01

Chlorine gas scare from chemical mixing incident
Description of a minor chemical leak and press report of an accident involving pool covers (2 pages)

236

10/01

Badminton safety
How to avoid accidents - playing surface, equipment, obstacles and playing styles (2 pages)

237

10/01

Press reports on pool drownings
3 press reports on pool drownings (3 pages)

238

11/01

Dealing with sexual harassment / a short guide to the working time regulations
Definition of sexual harassment, protocols for implementing prevention policies and handling complaints. Summary of amendments to the working time regulations (4 pages)

239

12/01

Lane swimming
Implementing a successful lane swimming scheme (4 pages)

240

01/02

The sport of swimming
Findings of House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee report on swimming (12 pages)

241

01/02

Pool drownings
Press reports into 2 pool drownings (3 pages)

242

02/02

The active communities challenge
Government scheme to allow workers time off for voluntary work (2 pages)

243

02/02

Pool shut by glass blasts
Press report on glazing failure in a pool (2 pages)

244

02/02

Man died after spa bath test at garden centre
Analysis of freak accident and relevant ISRM/PWTAG advice (3 pages)

245

03/02

Lone working
Definition of a and risk reduction policy (2 pages)

246

03/02

Swimming Pool Cancer Scare Press Report
Press report on trihalomethanes in pools (2 pages)

247

04/02

An outbreak of pseudomonas folliculitis associated with a swimming pool
Description of events plus information on the condition and preventive measures (3 pages)

248

04/02

Physical activity and cancer prevention
Reports linking exercise to preventing colon and breast cancer (2 pages)

249

05/02

Swimming therapy and Alzheimer's
Details on an experimental scheme aimed at improving the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients (2 pages)

250

05/02