Resources

CAPACITY BUILDING

Futures in Motion (FIM) works to strengthen the capability and readiness of organizations to design, deliver and evaluate applicable sports- and play-based health and wellbeing initiatives in our program countries. Delivery models are adapted to the local context, but all align with shared global priorities around youth development, safeguarding, equity, learning and sustainability.

ALL – POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

The free PYD Tool is a digital platform to support community‑based sports organizations in strengthening their youth programming and enhancing operational sustainability. Co-designed by Beyond Sport and our FIM Expert Advisory Group, the resource guides organizations in understanding and improving their specific structures, strategies and capacity for long‑term impact through sport.

Access the Tool (currently available in Australia, Japan and Poland)

AUSTRALIA – GLOBAL PLAYBOOK

This learning series is designed to strengthen the capability and long-term sustainability of organizations using sport, play and physical activity to promote Positive Youth Development (PYD). Delivered in partnership with The Huddle, the Global Playbook combines locally relevant learning with international best-practice examples to create practical, action-oriented learning experiences. The series focuses on youth governance, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, inclusive communications and financial sustainability, helping organizations deepen their impact while responding to the realities of delivering programs in diverse and often remote communities.

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JAPAN – COMMUNITY NETWORK

Through webinars, training sessions and practical case studies, participants explore how to create safer, more inclusive and sustainable opportunities for young people through sport. The program also brings together coaches, parents, guardians, practitioners and academics through a dedicated “LINE OPENCHAT” community, providing access to learning resources, events and opportunities to share experiences, ideas and challenges.

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RESEARCH

View research presenting key findings and needs analysis that informed the design of Futures in Motion. The studies targeted youth sports and physical activity with an emphasis on Health, Wellbeing and Positive Youth Development (PYD) for children and young people. These summaries outline challenges, opportunities and evidence-based recommendations for building inclusive, sustainable and impactful initiatives to benefit underserved youth communities across each country.