Sport among CYP builds skills for adulthood

StreetGames and 2CV have published new research focusing on the influence that experiences of sport as a child and young person can have into adulthood.

Headlines:

• Past research shows experiences of sport among CYP can influence confidence, wellbeing, resilience, relationships, belonging, social trust, skills, aspirations and life opportunities 
• The new research focused on CYP in low-income households and underserved communities:
  1. Sport build confidence that goes beyond the activity itself
  2. Sport provides opportunities to practice leading and collaborating
  3. Shared sporting experiences create social bonds
  4. Sport can open eyes to career opportunities
  5. Sport broadens horizons through people, places and perspectives
  6. Sport is a space to develop a personal identity
  7. Sport can offer structure through challenging circumstances
• Engaging with sport when young impacts sporting habits as an adult:
  • Positive feelings toward sports remain throughout barriers across life-stages
  • This motivates to find workarounds to continue participation
  • A confidence to get back into sport, or try new activities, remains
  • Positive attitudes toward sport are passed on to the next generation