The influence of a healthy welcoming environment on participation in club sport by adolescent girls
A longitudinal study
This study investigated the perceived influence of a Healthy Welcoming Environment (HWE) on participation in sports clubs among adolescent girls, and how these perceptions changed longitudinally. HWE was defined in…
Active and healthy ageing through sport
Report prepared for the Australian Sports Commission
Organised sport, as one form of physical activity, provides an excellent opportunity for older adults to be active in an enjoyable setting. In addition to personal enjoyment, regular physical activity…
A systematic review of the psychological and social benefits of participation in sport for children and adolescents
Informing development of a conceptual model of health through sport
Background: There are specific guidelines regarding the level of physical activity (PA) required to provide health benefits. However, the research underpinning these PA guidelines does not address the element of…
Does sports club participation contribute to health-related quality of life?
Abstract: Given the social nature of participation in sport, we hypothesised that club sports participants would have greater well-being and quality of life than participants in other forms of physical…