Youth Sport Participation Trends Across Europe: Implications for Policy and Practice

• Published in: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Vol. 95; no. 1; pp. 69 - 80
• Main Authors: Emmonds, Stacey, Till, Kevin, Weaving, Dan, Burton, Alan, Lara-Bercial, Sergio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 02.01.2024
• Subjects: Drop out; participaiton; physical activity; youth sport; participaiton; youth sport; Drop out; physical activity

Purpose: Despite the known health and wellbeing benefits of taking part in sport for children and adolescents, it is reported that sports participation declines during adolescence. The purpose of this study was to explore current organized youth sport participation rates across Europe for both males...