MSPs have launched an inquiry into the 2014 Commonwealth Games sporting legacy.
A key part of Scotland's bid to host the games was ensuring an "active legacy" by having more people take part in sport as well as improving facilities and access.
The Sport for Everyone inquiry by Holyrood's Health and Sport Committee will determine if hosting the event has led to more people taking up sport in the medium to long-term and if it has increased access to sporting facilities.
Committee convener Neil Findlay said: "A crucial driver behind Scotland's bid to host the Commonwealth Games was to deliver a long-lasting legacy by encouraging more people in Scotland to take part in sport.
"What we want to determine almost three years after the Commonwealth Games were held in Scotland is the impact on the number of people taking part in sport.
"Most importantly, has it led to an increase in participation and what more can be done to improve Scotland's relationship with sport?
"Our committee wants to understand what motivates people to take part in sport but, more importantly, why a large proportion of our population doesn't undertake as much physical activity as they could."
The committee has also launched an online survey and is asking members of the public what barriers they face to participating in sport.
Members will hold a roundtable discussion in February taking views from sports providers followed by a series of visits with sports organisations, sports enthusiasts and people who do no sport to discover what holds them back.
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