Facilitators
What encourages children and youth to take part in sport.
- Parental engagement and support [participating themselves and supporting children’s participation] 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30
- Enjoyment (fun, exciting, enjoy playing) 2, 9, 11, 12, 18, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
- Making/playing with friends/peers 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 18, 29, 31
- Feeling like they belong/are part of a group (community) 3, 11, 21
- Qualified, experienced coaches 12, 29, 31
- Safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments 2, 8, 21
- Flexible, tailored, convenient programs 2, 12
- Engaging young people in developing goals and programs 2, 3, 8
- Higher levels of physical literacy (competent and confident in ability to participate) 3, 36
- Single-sex competitions, activities, or PE classes (especially for females) 17, 26, 29, 37
- Positive role models 5, 21
