Investigating the Impact of Food Rewards on Children's Motivation to Participate in Sport.

ABSTRACT: Children who are physically active and involved in organized sport report having the unhealthiest diets. Research suggests excessive calories may be attributed to the prevalence of fast food and candy which are often provided as rewards in sport. This study explored the use of food as a reward in youth sport and the perceived impact it has on children's motivation to participate in recreational soccer and ice hockey. A multiple instrumental case study approach was utilized. Children aged 4-12 (n = 64), parents (n = 30), and coaches (n = 18) were recruited within central and northeastern Ontario, Canada to participate in focus groups and individual interviews. Transcribed audio recordings underwent inductive thematic analysis. Key themes included: Fun and fast: The cult

SUBMITTER: Shwed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047004 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature