True Sport LTD Framework
The True Sport Long-Term Development (LTD) Framework provides age- and stage-appropriate suggestions to help activate the seven True Sport Principles. This interactive tool provides coaches, teachers and sport and physical activity programmers with ideas to maximize sport and physical activity experiences for all participants by encouraging the simultaneous development of ethical and physical literacy, based on Sport for Life’s Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity. The activities introduced in the early stages of the framework are relevant to participant development and are cumulative as they progress through subsequent stages.
The True Sport LTD Framework will help leaders enhance sport experiences, contribute to positive character development, empower individuals to make a positive contribution to society, and help them remain active for life.
This resource has been reviewed by Sport for Life to ensure it complements Canada's LTD in Sport and Physical Activity. Our shared goal is to design fun, inclusive sport and recreation opportunities that develop strong foundations in life and sport.
Interactive Framework
Please select the Stage and Principle above and click APPLY.
In 2021, the original True Sport LTAD Matrix was revised to produce The True Sport LTD Framework. Read about the revision process.
The following websites provide additional information about making sport experiences accessible and inclusive:
- Coaching Kids of All Abilities
- NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
- Indigenous Coaching
- Women in Coaching
- Working with LGBTQ+ athletes and coaches
- Special Olympics Canada NCCP workshops
