In the run up to the Olympics we will see a spotlight fall on sport and a growing enthusiasm across the nation to get involved. So this is the perfect time to look into the experiences children and young people have of organised sport settings.
Authors Alexander and Stafford provide a range of information from previous research and literature, while offering statistical analysis of their own study. It is also useful to have extracts of interviews to provide some welcome context to young people’s experiences.
While the research found most would describe sport participation with words such as "fun", "enjoyment" and "friendly", the book also explores the negative experiences reported by young people, whether they be emotional, physical or sexual. The authors highlight some of the risks and challenges that are continually being addressed.
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