Purpose: The Netherlands has a unique system for monitoring sports and physical activity through a structured set of Key-Indicators, developed in 2014. These indicators provide critical data for evaluating national trends and informing policy decisions. Given the sector’s significant growth, rising societal attention for physical activity, and advances in research, the set of current Key-Indicators is evaluated to determine their relevance, identify necessary revisions, and develop new metrics to address emerging subjects. Project Description: The Key-Indicators are maintained by a collaborative network comprising Statistics Netherlands, VeiligheidNL, NOC*NSF, Mulier Institute, Knowledge Centre for Sport three require minor refinements, and four need further methodological development. Conclusion: The updated Key-Indicators form a comprehensive monitoring framework, enabling policymakers to adapt sport and physical activity policies based on emerging trends. The Network will oversee ongoing development of new Key-Indicators and ensure consistency and quality over time.
Duijvestijn et al. (Wed,) studied this question.