About Us
The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS) is a nationwide collaborative network bringing together universities, policy makers, practitioners, and communities.
Our goal is to turn research into practical solutions that improve physical activity, health, and sport across Wales.
Our Story
Founded to bridge the gap between research and practice, WIPAHS combines expertise from Wales’ eight higher education institutions with national organisations, including Sport Wales and the Welsh Government.
We believe that collaboration drives impact: by working together, we can tackle complex challenges, design evidence-informed initiatives, and support communities to lead healthier, more active lives.
Our Mission
To translate research into action, ensuring that knowledge about physical activity, health, and sport benefits people and communities across Wales.
Core Values:
- Collaboration – working together across sectors for shared impact
- Innovation – designing solutions that respond to real-world challenges
- Evidence-Based – ensuring decisions and programmes are grounded in research
- Sustainability – creating long-lasting benefits for communities
Our Achievements
Evidenced informed youth sport policies and programmes
Evidenced informed youth sport policies and programmes
Evidenced informed youth sport policies and programmes
Evidenced informed youth sport policies and programmes
Work With Us
Whether you are developing a new initiative, evaluating an existing programme, or seeking collaborative research support, we’d love to work with you. Together we can:
- Gather, manage and understand the most useful data
- Match research questions with expert teams
- Understand what promotes physical activity and sport most effectively
- Make insight-driven policy and investment decisions
- Showcase existing research and how it can inform policy decisions
