Knowledge gaps in Sport & Development

There is increasing consensus that sport can help in the social and educational development of children and youth. But within the areas of education, socialisation and social integration...
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Considering the vast amount of studies, research and literature on peace-building and the growing field of peace studies, there is very little published, peer-reviewed literature on sport... Read more

Longitudinal studies are needed to better understand the potential long-term benefits of physical activity for people with disabilities at both the individual and societal levels... Read more

Further research must be conducted to explore the specific conditions under which the psychosocial benefits of sport come to the fore in disaster contexts. Exploration of the key role... Read more

Despite the vast amount of evidence that points to the positive benefits of physical activity on physical and mental health and well-being, a number of smaller gaps in knowledge persist... Read more

In general, there is a need for more research on gender-based sport-for-development programmes as there is a significant lack of published research, data and literature on such programmes... Read more

Economists have not yet fully investigated the international trade in sports goods and the mechanisms that regulate the industry. Data does exist on the import and export of sporting goods... Read more