Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity (LISPA) is an inclusive framework, agreed by all agencies,
which caters for all levels of sport and physical activity involvement throughout an individual’s life.
There are four main objectives of the framework:
1. Health benefits for participants throughout their lives.
2. The development of a positive attitude to sport and physical activity.
3. Development of physical literacy and movement incorporating the development
of gross movement skills.
4. Clear phases of development for performers.

The benefit of this agreed framework is that it provides the foundation for the development of the Irish sports system.
It provides a common framework for Coaching Ireland, National Governing Bodies, the Irish Sports Council, Sport
Northern Ireland, Irish Institute of Sport, Sports Institute Northern Ireland, Local Councils and Sports Partnerships to
support participants, performers and teams at each stage of their involvement.
There is flexibility and movement for participants and coaches within the framework. Each National Governing Body
can use the framework to act as a foundation for the development of all aspects of their sport.

Figure2: LISPA Framework