Theorising Sport Development

This article introduces five frameworks or models that provide an explanation of sport development and related sport participation pathways. A brief explanation of the Developmental Model of Sport Participation (DMSP), the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, the Foundations, Talent, Elite and Mastery (FTEM) framework, the Sport Participation Pyramid, and the Sport Participation Pathway Model (SPPM) is provided. An introduction to the key aspects and strengths of each model is provided, as well as a list of further reading and resources.