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Youth Sports

A Dilemma for Esports: How to Pass Video Games Down by Generation

New research is changing our understanding of virtual sports and their fans.

An Olympian Explains How Video Games Can Get Kids Active

Hockey hall of famer Angela Ruggiero talks about how virtual sports could transform communities.

The State of Play for Local Youth Sports in Three Regions

The Sports & Society Program has released new reports on the state of play in three American communities.

Being a college athlete requires sacrifices. Safety and equal access shouldn’t be among them.

NCAA President Mark Emmert discusses the challenges facing college athletes.

The State of Youth Play: Design for Development

How well are we doing in making quality sport accessible and affordable to all kids?

Michelle Obama on Making Sports Accessible and Affordable

What can be done to ensure children are being physically active and learning team skills?

Michelle Obama on the State of Youth in Sports

Hear from first lady Michelle Obama about the state of play for American youth in sport, and more.

Elevating Access to Sport

First lady Michelle Obama calls for more investment in youth access to sports.

How the Nation’s Fourth-Largest School District Delivers Physical Literacy Through Physical Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Physical Education District Director Jayne Greenberg explains how to deliver physical literacy through physical education.

Our Children’s Healthy Growth Starts with Physical Literacy

Today the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, releases a paper titled “Physical Literacy in the United States: A Model, Strategic Plan, and Call to Action.” The paper builds on research associating movement competence with physical activity.