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Exploring the impact of a summer sport-based youth development program
Dawn Anderson-Butcher1, Aidyn Iachini, Allison Riley
1College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. anderson-butcher.1@osu.edu
Evaluation and Program Planning
|February 26, 2013
Summary
Youth participating in the National Youth Sport Program (NYSP) showed significant improvements in athletic skills. The study also highlighted program strengths and areas for enhancement in youth development.
Area of Science:
- Sport-based youth development programs
- Youth psychology
- Program evaluation
Background:
- Sport-based programs are crucial for youth development.
- The National Youth Sport Program (NYSP) aims to foster holistic youth growth.
- Evaluating program effectiveness is key to optimizing impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the benefits of youth engagement in the National Youth Sport Program (NYSP).
- To identify program strengths and areas needing improvement within NYSP.
- To provide insights for designing and implementing effective sport-based youth initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Utilized pre- and post-tests for 193 NYSP participants.
- Assessed perceptions of belonging, social competence, and athletic competence.
- Incorporated site observations for qualitative program assessment.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements observed in overall athletic competence.
- Competence in five specific sports showed statistically significant gains.
- Trends indicated increases in social competence and belonging, though not statistically significant.
- Programmatic strengths and areas for improvement were identified through observations.
Conclusions:
- NYSP participation positively impacts athletic competence in youth.
- While social competence and belonging showed positive trends, further research may be needed.
- Findings offer valuable implications for the design and evaluation of similar youth development programs.
- Programmatic adjustments can enhance the effectiveness of sport-based youth initiatives.
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