Children and Sport
A research report by the University of South Australia
The Australian Sports Commission with funding from Coca-Cola South Pacific engaged the University of South Australia in December 2003 to conduct research to provide an understanding of the factors influencing young peoples’ involvement in sport and physical activity and the promotion of the positive benefits of lifelong involvement in organised sport. It is envisaged that the results of this research based on responses from 4,661 South Australian children aged between 9-15 years, contributes to the development of effective strategies to address the growing problem of childhood obesity and increasing sedentary behaviour.
This report was released in September 2004 through two publications:
- Children and Sport - an overview
A research report by the University of South Australia - This 18 page booklet presents the background and main findings of the research. The full contents of this publication are available on this website in html or PDF. - Children and Sport
A report prepared for the Australian Sports Commission by the University of South Australia - This 194 page document offers the full research report. This report is available on this website in PDF or RTF.
if you require further information regarding this research, please contact:
The Manager
Research and Corporate Planning
Australian Sports Commission
Tel: (02) 6214 7880;Email: research@ausport.gov.au
