IMPLEMENTING A COST EFFECTIVE SCOTTISH MEN'S WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTHY LIVING RCT PROGRAMME FOR FOOTBALL FANS IN ENGLAND

Penny Marno Consultant in Public HealthFiona Dickens Public Health Programme Manager

2 COURSE DATA 57 men – 95% retention. Every participant lost weight

560kg (average 9.8kg) 575cm (average 10.1cm)

Changes in eating: 17% 60% for 3 or more portions of vegetables 52% 5% for chocolate or sweets 3+ times a week 8% 43% increase in good or very good perceived

fitness All extremely likely to recommend the project to

friends and family.

SUSTAINABILITY

All < starting measurements by month 980% < 3 month measurement by month 9

“On Friday morning I’m already looking

forward to next Thursday”

“This course saved my

life”“I wouldn’t have tried

fitness any other way” “It’s made me feel like the person I used to be”

“It’s all about being more disciplined so having the encouragement and support of the group really helps. We’re all learning and want to get results from it.”

LEARNING About football not being overweight and unfit Benefits to whole family Bonding and team spirit Sustainability: ongoing opportunities to keep fit, play

matches and volunteer Targets gender health inequality and reached people

at risk Partnership between Swindon Borough Council and

Swindon Football in the Community Trust. Evidence based programme faithful to RCT Research into practice.

THANK YOUContacts:

pmarno@swindon.gov.ukfdickens@swindon.gov.uk