About us

An introduction to the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC).

PAHRC is a research centre within the Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences in Moray House School of Education and Sport. We aim to provide evidence of how to encourage people of all ages to ‘sit less and move more’.

Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time are major public health goals. We seek to create an active research environment that will inform teaching (particularly the new MSc in Physical Activity for Health) and knowledge exchange in related areas.

Mission

To be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research, knowledge exchange and impact in the field of physical activity for health.

Vision

To support people in Scotland and further afield to be more active for improved health and well-being.

Objectives

To conduct high-quality research in physical activity for health
To secure funding to support our research
To publish our research in peer-reviewed journals
To maximise impact through facilitating dissemination, uptake and use of our research findings
To actively participate in the wider physical activity and health community to facilitate knowledge exchange
To mentor and develop the next generation of physical activity researchers, policy makers, advocates and practitioners
To maintain and nurture a positive research culture in line with the PAHRC ethos.