Kuipers, Albert Jan (2023) Mapping Sporting Capital: Stimulating sporting capital in youth through community sports coaches in the municipality of Groningen. Master thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
Background: Physical activity is linked to several benefits. The municipality of Groningen has developed a new policy to stimulate sporting capital among its citizens. Sporting Capital Theory (SCT) is used as a framework for developing and implementing policy. Furthermore, the Community Sports Coach (CSC) is implemented to enhance sporting capital among youth. While the importance of physical activity for a healthy upbringing is well-documented and established, the relationship between the CSC and Sporting Capital is not. Purpose: To examine the views of policymakers and Community Sports Coaches on the role of the CSC in achieving Sporting Capital for every citizen. Research design: Multi-Method, Focus Group & Semi-Structured Interviews Method: Document analysis was conducted on four policy documents. A purposive sample of 3 policymakers were interviewed in a private setting. Lastly, a focus group interview was conducted with eight out of ten CSCs. Both interviews have been audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed with deductive- and inductive coding using ATLAS.ti. Results: The data shows an understanding between the policymakers and the CSCs on the role of the CSC in creating sporting capital. Differences arose in topics like monitoring, impact, and future implementation. Furthermore, the monitoring system has not been adapted to fit the new policy. Conclusion: The Community Sports Coach is crucial in creating sporting capital, according to the municipality of Groningen. Furthermore, Sporting Capital Theory as a foundation for implementing sports policy is in accordance with the views of policymakers and CSCs. A sound monitoring system is not present therefore, the effect of the CSCs in creating sporting capital cannot be measured.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schreuder, P.R. |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Youth 0-21, Society and Policy [Master Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Mar 2023 15:57 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Mar 2023 15:57 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1781 |
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