Poster Session
Aarhus University
Participation of Children and Young Adults with Disabilities in Physical Activity During Leisure Time View Digital Media
Poster Session Barbara Schepp
The aim of this review is to summarize the state of research concerning the participation from children and young adults with disabilities in physical activity during their leisure time. The project was funded by the Aktion Mensch charitable foundation. A systematic electronic review was executed using established databases and datasets, searching for studies in English and German language published from 2010 to 2020 by using relevant keywords. The studies were identified by predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The content relevance was evaluated in a three-step screening process. The electronic research resulted in 73350 articles, of which 48 articles where relevant for the research. These studies showed diverse factors of dependency like physical fitness, the social and familiar environment and barriers such as the availability of activity offers and the possibility of assistance. A lack of skilled trainers and unidentified inclusive activity offers were ascertained. The question and research of participation is very complex and individual. Results show that children and young people with disabilities are less involved in exercises than peers without disabilities. Action should be taken such as a barrier-free accessibility and the establishment of inclusive activity offers. This review, based on studies, where participation on physical activity was often only a sub-aspect of the scientific work. Further studies should focus on participation in physical activity using survey studies. An international comparison is needed.
Coaching Confidence, Competence, and Connection: Examining the Effectiveness of a Feminist Framed Transformational Leadership Development Program for Female Coaches in University/College Athletics View Digital Media
Poster Session Danielle Cyr
Gender inequity in coaching continues to be an issue in collegiate sport in Canada - only 26% of female teams and only 3% of male teams have female head coaches. Two identified issues young female coaches face in pursuit of head coaching roles include a male dominant sport culture and lack of leadership development to effectively lead in sport. This research study examines the effectiveness of a feminist framed transformational leadership development program integrated into the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Female Apprentice Coach Program (FACP), a program established in 2004 to provide opportunities and mentorship for newly graduated female student-athletes to coach in the CCAA. Mixed method surveys and a thematic analysis of transcribed interviews and facilitator observation notes found the added leadership program increased Female Apprentice Coach (FAC) perceived confidence and competence to lead in a collegiate environment while also increasing FAC, mentor coach and athletic director understanding of feminist barriers and issues for women in coaching and sport. In addition, the program provided further supports for FACs at each of the four ecological realms (individual, interpersonal, organizational and sociocultural) within the ecological model of barriers and supports for women in coaching. The research provides increased understanding and best practices for how to further maximize the impact of mentorship programs for female coaches.
Talent Transfer in a Danish Talent Development Context: What Characterises Talent Transfer in Denmark? View Digital Media
Poster Session Martin Johansen
Talent Transfer (TT) is the process that high performance athletes undergo, where they change their main sport for different reasons. The concept has never been explored in a Danish context, even though TT is happening in Denmark. The purpose of this study is to investigate what characterizes TT in Denmark, and how the Danish talent development system can develop the phenomenon to enhance the quest for international medals. Results are gathered from five individual interviews with TT-athletes and analyzed using thematic analysis. Preliminary results show that athlete rather randomly choose their sport, even though it might not fit them. Also, the period leading up to the transfer often is dominated by setbacks and dissatisfaction of different kinds. Athletes often experience rapid performance improvements in the transfer sport, which contributes to enhanced motivation and ambition level. Moreover, athletes never initiate the TT by themselves, but is encouraged to do so by others. Now the question is if we should encourage more TT in Danish talent development to prevent dropout? And is so how we can structure TT so that more athletes get the chance to fulfill their potential in another sport, that better fits their profile.
Gender and 'Sport for Development and Peace’ during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis of Activities in Zimbabwe View Digital Media
Poster Session Chiaki Okada
Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) is to use sport as a tool to overcome social issues related to poverty, health, education, peace building and such. Although the expected roles of sport are various in SDP activities, more rigorous and pragmatic verification will be required to represent the inherent significances of sport under the post-COVID-19 society. A Zimbabwean NGO “Young Achievements Sport for Development (YASD)” has launched a new program named “GOAL”, which is an international program to focus on the vulnerable women who have been impacted by the pandemic, and tries to distribute some social knowledge about “health” “money saving” “empowerment” and “self-esteem” through sports and physical exercise. This study investigates the effect of GOAL with survey of 25 respondents, between August 21 and 31, 2021. The findings suggest the need to use sport to address social concerns and emphasize its role in empowering women and developing their life skills. The results further reveal that SDP activities can pave the way for a more balanced outlook and sustainable future for the community, given the increasing financial responsibilities and social isolation experienced by women worldwide.
