Briefing Papers
It is important that decisions made about junior sport are based on the most current research available. The briefing papers (Junior Sport Matters) are a series of papers about areas of junior sport that are important in ensuring positive sporting experiences for young people. The briefing papers have been written by Australian and International academics recognised as experts in their fields.
The briefing papers are a resource for sports providers to assist them in making informed decisions on junior sport delivery based upon contemporary research. They were last updated in December 2006.
Topics include:
- Historical, cultural and social perspectives of junior sport
- Trends in sport and physical activity in Australian children and youth
- Growth and maturation in juniors
- Opportunities and pathways for beginners to elite to ensure optimum and lifelong involvement
- Physical activity pedagogy for junior sport
- Health and welfare of junior sport participants
- Coaching and officiating for junior sport participants
- Preparation of personnel responsible for junior sport delivery
- Legislation related to safe and appropriate junior sport delivery
- The function of delivery systems at national, state and local levels
- Junior sport models representing best practice nationally and internationally
Briefing papers are only available in hard copy, please order Junior Sport Matters from the AIS Online Shop.
