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The benefits of sport participation and physical activity in schools – HMC and YST report

Sports Participation in schools boosts wellbeing and mental toughness, says new study.

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New research shows sports participation in school is associated with higher levels of wellbeing for young people. It also shows that participation in sport is a significant predictor of self-belief and mental toughness and the continued promotion of school sport throughout a child’s time at school, up to and including during exams, should be encouraged.

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Date

29 November 2023

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