Over the last two decades, sport has become a recognised tool to achieve sustainable
development outcomes. Known as sport for development (SFD), this approach can broadly …

The sport for development (SFD) field has grown significantly, and there has been
increasing professionalization within the sector. E-learning tools, in particular, have …

The “football3” model refers to a restructuring of traditional football/soccer rules to bring
social and developmental benefits to participating youth and their communities. The model …

The field of sport for development (SFD) has seen progress and growth over the few past
decades, yet there remains an apparent lack of coordination between programmes; a feeling …

Football performance requires beginning learners to develop both technical skills and
tactical awareness. The aim of this study was to examine and contrast the differences in the …

Among the recognised strengths of the 'Sport for Development'(S4D) framework there is the
capacity of sport to contribute to positive community networks, education and community …

Physical inactivity is one of the biggest public health threats of this century and greatly
increases the risk of noncommunicable diseases. This is especially true for our children and …

Abstract In October 2020, Ulster University (UU) was commissioned by the Irish Football
Association (IFA) on behalf of the Department for Communities to conduct an evaluation of …

We are pleased to release the first edition of the Journal of Sport for Development (JSFD)
and we would like to take this opportunity to briefly describe its origins and objectives. In …

The report analyses available evidence on sport for development (S4D) initiatives for
children and youth, to identify what works, how it works, and how to improve S4D policy and …