The challenge of growing youth participation in sport

Success in changing young people's behaviours in sport moves us one step closer to achieving a lifelong habit.

Sports coach UK and Sport England have been working together to support youth coaches in understanding the Youth Insight 'The challenge of growing youth participation in sport' and how this might be used to make sessions more engaging, attractive and meaningful for young people.

It is clear that there need to be a focus on changing young people's behaviour towards sport and being physically active, not their attitude to sport. sports coach UK have created a short animation and accompanying support guide for coaches to generate ideas for their sessions. 'What makes your session UNMISSABLE for young people' draws on recent research and contains fun ideas and tips for planning sessions.

It is the first in a series of three animations encouraging coaches to think about the needs and demands of young people. View the animation and guide by clicking the link.