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Tracking club sport participation from childhood to early adulthood. Research Completed
Title
Tracking club sport participation from childhood to early adulthood.
Lead Author
Rosalina Richards
,
Sheila M. Williams, Richie Poulton and Anthony I. Reeder
Organisation(s)
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(5), 413-9.
Contacts
unknown
Abstract
This study examined the strength of tracking sport participation from childhood to early adulthood among the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study cohort. Participation in sport, dance, or gymnastics as part of a club or group (outside of school) was assessed at ages 7, 9, 15, 18, and 21 years. The data showed statistically significant tracking of club sport participation (7-21 years) at low levels. The authors contend that the results of this study suggest that encouraging sport participation during childhood and adolescence may result in a modest increase in the likelihood of participation later in life. However, a substantial movement into and out of sport participation observed here and in other studies cautions against relying solely on sport promotion among youth as a strategy to promote lifelong participation.
Keywords:
adolescents, adult, age factors, children, clubs, dance, participation, sports, wm
