Covid-19, children and sport: how did Covid-19 change children's sport in Scotland and what are the lessons for future policy?

Paula Murray*, Julia Chan, David Scott, Rhiannon Lord, Gordon Hector, Maddy Thompson, Caz Stanton (Contributor), Martin Pickles (Contributor), Adam Butynski (Contributor), Remco Hoekman (Contributor), David Ferguson (Contributor), Ryan Brown (Contributor), Nick Rowe (Contributor), Fraser Macdonald (Contributor), Olivia Hale (Contributor), Alex Hutchison (Contributor), Iwona Soppa (Contributor)

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

Abstract

Project aims:
The aim of this project was to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic changed access to sport and physical activity for children and young people in Scotland. It aimed to understand what data was available, what this data could tell us about sport and children, and what recommendations could help promote future participation in sport in Scotland.

Project method:
This project used a multi-method approach including:
• A data audit identifying and analysing data sources in Scotland.
• A literature review on children’s access to sport.
• An original research programme that included:
– 6 focus groups with primary school children aged 5-12 years, using drawing, writing and storytelling to explore their experience. 1 focus group with young people.
– Online surveys with 39 young people and 49 parents and guardians
– Interviews with 22 organisations across national, regional and local levels.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
PublisherData for Children Collaborative
Number of pages108
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jun 2024

Keywords

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Sport
  • Children
  • Scotland

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