Gratton, C. (2004) Sport, health and economic benefit. Sheffield: Sport industry research centre. Sheffield Hallam University

Sport, health and economic benefit.

description

"This paper reviews the literature and evidence on the costs to the economy of physical inactivity.

It investigates the feasibility of quantifying the health benefits of sport and physical activity and attempts to provide estimates of the financial benefits of increasing activity levels.

It concludes by attempting to identify the policy priorities and strategic priorities for sport as a contributor to the health of the nation."

Chris Gratton

key words

sport and health,sport and economic benefit,chris gratton,driving up participation in sport

This paper is one of 11 commissioned by Sport England published in Sport England, (2004) Driving up participation: The challenge for sport. London: Sport England. to advise the formulation of the National Framework for sport in response to the SEU/DCMS Policy strategy, Game Plan (2002)

We have split these desk studies from their original document for the purposes of accessibility

Driving up participation: The challenge for sport (2004) - research papers

• social context
• health & physical activity trends
• ageing population
• family factors
• social inclusion
• early learning experiences
• the future prospects
• health, economic benefits
• volunteering
• sport and the countryside
• sport and local delivery

National framework for sport (2004) Sport England

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