What Moves Youth?—A Survey to Explore the Motivation and Barriers of Dutch Young Adolescents (12–15 Years) to Participate in Sports

It appears to be a challenge keep young adolescents involved in sports, while motivation has been confirmed as key determinant for sport participation. Consequently, the aim of this study was get better insight into motivational aspects and barriers paying attention various contexts youth sports Netherlands (i.e., club, commercial urban sports). In total, 741 (ages 12–15) filled questionnaire about participate starting new sport. The most important factor all ‘fun/pleasure’. Additionally, they like atmosphere are motivated by learning skills becoming at sports. Furthermore, value positive atmosphere, skilled trainer being able their own level (with others) when Identified ‘liking other activities’, ‘a lack time’, that ‘sport is not fun anymore’. Nevertheless, surveyed, even those active generally do experience high degree findings provide directions developing future interventions improve participation prevent dropout.