The health and educational impact of removing financial constraints for school sport.

ABSTRACT: Financial barriers often restrict sport participation among children from low-income families. Schools are thought to offer equitable access to programming, including school sport participation. However, pay-to-play school sport models can inhibit participation among students from low-income households. Recognizing the potential benefits of school sport and realizing the financial barriers to participation, the purpose of this study was to understand the extent to which school sport promotes educational experiences and holistic well-being of Canadian youth from low-income families. A case study was conducted with stakeholders who were supported by funding from a non-profit organization to help cover the costs of school sport registration fees. Data were collected from in-depth interviews w

SUBMITTER: Sulz LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810829 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature