Participation for young people was found to be more enjoyable when children were not forced to compete and win, but instead found that when a positive environment is facilitated, and young people are encouraged to experiment participation increases. MachPhail et al (2003) investigated participation and concluded that providing children with a variety of sporting activities encouraged participation. In younger children security is also a massive factor when encouraging the participation of PE as supported by Bodstock L (2001) where parents discouraged their children from participating in physical education where the environment is deemed unsafe.

When it comes to teens the main factor affecting participation is shape and weight management, particularly in females. Porter S, (2002) found that a pressure to conform to popular ideas of beauty was an important reason when it came to being physically active

Participation in physical activity for adults was linked to a sense of achievement, development of a skill and to take productive time away from daily responsibilities Crone-Grant (1999). One method identified particularly when it comes to adults was the development/sanctioning of sport related programs this can include referral schemes/free gym days/ get equipped etc

Participating in physical activity leads to an overall increase In both physical and mental health, this reduces the volume on individuals using the national health system for problems such as depression/obesity, as a result those who need more serious treatment can accrue it quicker as well as indirectly ensuring a more healthier driven population

More positive use of Free Time:

If individuals are more motivated to participate in Pe an overall reduction in the volume of antisocial behaviour/unproductive use of free time occurs, whilst having a positive impact for individuals this also have a positive impact on both police/community forces as cities become a much more positive and safer place to live.

Redistribution of funding:

The money that is accrued as a direct result of reducing the strain on the NHS can be redistributed through talent ID/Participation programmes such as Get equipped, these programs ultimately result in more accessible sporting activities for example, money can go toward funding for disabled sport such as equipment/transport to or for clubs.

Greater sporting spectacles :

The more people we have participating in sport the more likely it is that we will discover/develop the next best elite performer in their sport, this results in an overall increase in the quality of sport we have on offer as we are developing everyone not just the select few