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Implementation of a modified sport programme to increase participation: Key stakeholder perspectives
Tim Buszard1,2, Luca Oppici1,3,4, Hans Westerbeek1
1Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|March 17, 2020
Summary
Modified sports programs, like modified tennis, positively impact skill development and participation for all ages. Key stakeholders, including coaches, support these initiatives for sustained engagement and talent growth.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Pedagogy
- Recreation
Background:
- Modified sports manipulate rules and equipment to enhance skill performance and participation.
- Stakeholder perceptions of modified sports are crucial for program implementation but remain underexplored.
- Tennis coaches and national association figures are key implementers of sport programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore tennis coaches' and national association figures' perceptions of modified tennis.
- To understand the perceived impact of a modified tennis campaign on participation and skill development.
- To identify factors contributing to the success of modified tennis initiatives.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was administered globally to tennis coaches and key figures in national tennis associations.
- Qualitative data on perceptions of modified tennis impact and success factors were collected.
- Analysis focused on stakeholder views regarding participation, skill development, and program elements.
Main Results:
- Both coaches and key figures perceived modified tennis as positively associated with increased and sustained participation.
- Stakeholders believed modified tennis enhances skill learning, talent development, and positive attitudes towards the sport.
- Specific rule changes (low-compression balls) and campaign messages ('serve, rally, score') were identified as critical success factors.
Conclusions:
- Modified tennis is perceived by key stakeholders as an effective strategy for boosting participation and skill development.
- The findings support previous research on the benefits of modified sports for engagement and learning.
- Other sports can leverage similar modifications and campaign strategies to enhance their programs.
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