This page contains a range of useful documents relating to NEYASP activity and includes policy documents, reports and relevant resources.
Early Years Physical Activity, Physical Literacy and Play Evidence Review
This report collates research relating to physical activity, physical literacy and play for children aged 0-5 years published between 2017 and 2023. It was funded by the Youth Sport Trust on behalf of NEYASP and produced by Loughborough University.
NEYASP Evidence Review report (PDF, 515 Kb)
Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behaviour in Early Years Settings: Review Report
This report presents a review of evidence up to 2017. It identified the 7 Promising Principles adopted by NEYASP. The review was funded by Youth Sport Trust and produced by Loughborough University.
Promoting Physical Activity and Play (PDF, 244 Kb)
The 7 Promising Principles Infographic
A downloadable version of our 7 Promising Principles Infographic.
The 7 Promising Principles (PDF, 2 Mb)
Glossary
A downloadable poster of key terms relating to early years physical development, physical activity and play, as well as a PDF including more detailed definitions.
Glossary of terms poster (PDF, 422 Kb)
Glossary of terms (PDF, 67 Kb)