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Engaging children through sport: examining the disconnect between program vision and implementation
Brianna Newland1, Marlene A Dixon, B Christine Green
1School of International Business, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
|October 18, 2012
Summary
To improve children's physical activity, this study found that effective nontraditional sport programming requires engaging curriculum design and better instructor training. Ensuring alignment between program vision and instructor interpretation is key for successful implementation.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Sports Science
- Physical Education
Background:
- Nontraditional sport programming aims to broaden children's participation in physical activity.
- Effective implementation is crucial for reaching diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer recommendations for organizations implementing nontraditional sport programs.
- To enhance child engagement in physical activity through sport programming.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing data from 7 after-school sport program sites.
- Data collection through participant observation and semistructured interviews with instructors.
- Analysis involved descriptive and pattern coding, with within- and across-site comparisons.
Main Results:
- Child enjoyment, ability, and language significantly influenced interactions.
- Curriculum effectiveness was linked to age-appropriateness, engagement, and design.
- Instructor training and support, including mentoring, impacted program implementation.
- A disconnect existed between organizational vision and instructor interpretation.
Conclusions:
- Continued focus on curriculum design is recommended for engaging children across developmental levels (K-5).
- Increased training and field support for instructors are essential for accurate program implementation.
- Addressing the gap between program vision and instructor understanding is vital for success.
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