Youth Sports
Everyone Plays: A Review of Research on the Integration of Sports and Physical Activity into Out-of-School Time Programs
In addition to a review of research, this report by the Policy Studies Associates, Inc. introduces lessons learned about promoting healthy youth development through research and out-of-school time programs. The factors which play a role in youth participation in sports and physical activity programs are described, along with attributes of effective sports and physical activity programs. The outcomes of participation in such programs on health, psychological, and educational levels are discussed and present policy implications. June 2006.