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Reasons why older adults play sport

a systematic review

Conclusions:

• The main reasons for participating in sport were for physical and mental health benefits; being in a social, supportive community; and being part of a team. Other reported reasons included opportunities for achievement, competition and travel.
• Playing sport may contribute to the experience of successful ageing for older adults.
• Sports organizations could use the reasons for participating in sport and the positive contribution of sport to successful ageing in the development and implementation of participation strategies.

Uitgever(s): Elsevier,

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Brad Stenner
Jonathan Buckley
Amber Mosewich

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