Towards harmonisation of sport and physical activity measurement in the European Union : advisory report on harmonising sport statistics : results of task force subgroup 2

This report is prepared for the Contract N° SI2.862371: 'Support to the development of harmonised sports statistics in the EU'. It aims to inform on the activities carried out under this specific contract over the three-year duration of the project, from 2022 to 2024. The project addressed three key priorities: harmonising sports statistics, establishing a common definition of sport, and providing technical assistance to Member States. The project was structured into six work packages, encompassing the creation of a Task Force to develop harmonised definitions, methodologies, and recommendations for statistical data collection; technical support for implementing Sport Satellite Accounts (SSA); and contributions to policymaking on socio-economic and environmental aspects of sport. Key achievements include the revision of the Vilnius definition, a roadmap for harmonised participation monitoring, methods for evaluating the socio-economic impact of sport, and technical assistance missions to several Member States. In order to accomplish the objectives of the project, a Task Force consisting of three different subgroups has been established. This report presents the results of Task Force subgroup 3 Health/wellbeing and physical activity / sport participation.