Health & Well-being
We explore how physical activity improves overall health, supporting both physical and mental well-being across the life course.
Moving for Health
Promoting movement as a foundation for healthier lives.
Mental Health and Well-being
Understanding how activity supports mental resilience and emotional health.
Healthy Behaviours
Encouraging sustainable lifestyle choices that improve long-term health outcomes.
Activity, Sport & Economics
We examine the broader impact of sport and physical activity on society and the economy.
Health, Sport and Physical Activity Economics
Understanding value, investment, and return in health and sport systems.
Population-Level Change
Driving large-scale improvements in activity and health across communities.
Behaviour & Systems Change
We focus on how change happens — at both individual and system levels.
Behaviour Change
Applying evidence-based approaches to support lasting behaviour shifts.
Systems Approach to Health, Well-Being and Physical Activity
Addressing complex health challenges through joined-up, system-wide thinking.
Policy, Inclusion & Culture
We work to ensure health and activity are inclusive, equitable, and culturally relevant.
Policy and Public Affairs
Informing policy to create supportive environments for active lives.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reducing inequalities and ensuring access for all.
Welsh Language and Cultural Engagement
Embedding culture and language into health and activity initiatives.
Strategic Theme Leads
Dr
Dylan Blain
Behaviour Change
Professor
Martyn Standage
Behaviour Change
Dr Helen Williams
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr John Fernandes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Ioan Humphreys
Health, Sport, and PA Economics
Dr Rachel Lord
Healthy Behaviours
Dr Paul Sellars
Mental Health and Well-Being
Dr
Richard Metcalfe
Moving for Health
Lauren Idowu
Policy and Public Affairs
Professor
Niki Bolton
Policy and Public Affairs
Dr Michaela James
Population Level Change
Professor Sinead Brophy
Population Level Change
Dawn Mitchell
Systems Approach to PA, Health and Well-being
Dr Lana St. Leger
Welsh Language and Cultural Engagement
