Episode 50 - The Science of Fun: What Really Matters to Kids

What keeps kids coming back to sport? This week, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook breakdown some of the 120 Determinants of Fun (FUN MAPS) as developed by Dr Amanda Visek - one of the world’s leading researchers in youth sport motivation and psychology. Dr Visek's FUN MAPS identify the key elements that make sport enjoyable for young athletes.This episode is essential listening for parents, coaches, athletes and community sporting clubs who want to move beyond simply running sessions, and instead intentionally design environments where young people feel confident, connected and excited to participate.Get involved with Beyond the Club at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us at:Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our supporters:Sammy D FoundationAlcohol and Drug FoundationSA Recreation and SportFlinders UniversityC2M ConsultingSHAPE Research Centre#BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation