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Smartfon czy boisko – A Debate on Youth Sports Participation at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Experts at the Museum of Sport and Tourism explored declining youth engagement in physical activity and its societal impact.

The 'Smartphone or Pitch' debate at the Museum of Sport and Tourism on September 30, 2019, tackled the alarming trend of decreasing youth participation in sports. This critical discussion highlighted how digital entertainment often overshadows physical activity, contributing to health issues among young people. Discover insights from specialists who explored strategies to counter sedentary lifestyles and promote youth sports development. The event brought together leading voices to address these pressing societal concerns.

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Exhibition summary

This event, held on September 30, 2019, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism, focused on the declining participation of youth in sports. Experts, including Jerzy Engel and Sebastian Mila, discussed the reasons behind this trend, such as the allure of digital entertainment over physical activity.

Curatorial context

The 'Smartfon czy boisko - debata o sporcie młodzieżowym' (Smartphone or pitch - a debate about youth sports) event, held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism on September 30, 2019, addressed the worrying trend of declining sports participation among young people. The discussion highlighted statistics indicating that a significant majority of children stop engaging in sports by age 12, leading to increased rates of overweight and obesity. Experts noted a shift in aspirations, with modern teenagers often preferring careers as influencers over athletes, and pointed to societal factors like parental time constraints and restrictions on playing in public spaces as contributors to a sedentary lifestyle. The debate brought together specialists in sports, psychology, and opinion leaders to devise strategies for combating these issues. Moderated by Tomasz Włodarczyk, the event featured insights from former Polish national football team coach Jerzy Engel and player Sebastian Mila. A second part of the debate also examined how the business sector can support youth sports development. The event was organized by Fundacja Rodzice dla Futbolu and Akademia Piłkarska UKS Góral Istebna.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 30, 2019 – Sep 30, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The debate featured insights from experts including football coach Jerzy Engel, former Polish national team player Sebastian Mila, and journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk. The event was organized by Fundacja Rodzice dla Futbolu and Akademia Piłkarska UKS Góral Istebna.
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