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Regional Differences in Sports Participation: The Case of Local Authorities in England

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  • Themis Kokolakakis

    (Sheffield Hallam University)

  • Fernando Lera-López

    (Public University of Navarre)

  • Pablo Castellanos

    (University of Corunna)

Abstract

This paper investigates the determinants of sports participation at regional level in England by applying beta models to Sport England’s Active People Survey. We analyze the differences in the regional characteristics among 325 English Local Authorities (LAs). The results show the importance of some socio-demographic variables such as educational level, ethnicity, and size of population; economic variables (income levels and occupations); sport volunteering; and weather conditions. Neither medium term sports funding nor sports infrastructure are significant factors in explaining differences of sports participation among the English LAs. The findings suggest a need for cross-party consensus on sports policy over time to safeguard continuity of policy objectives beyond the four-year government term.

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  • Themis Kokolakakis & Fernando Lera-López & Pablo Castellanos, 2014. "Regional Differences in Sports Participation: The Case of Local Authorities in England," International Journal of Sport Finance, Fitness Information Technology, vol. 9(2), pages 149-171, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jsf:intjsf:v:9:y:2014:i:2:p:149-171
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    Keywords

    sports participation; beta model; England; sports infrastructure; regional analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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