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Analysis of a Sports-Educational Program in Prisons
Gema Ortega Vila1, Manuel Tomás Abad Robles2, José Robles Rodríguez2
1Real Madrid Foundation, 28055 Madrid, Spain.
Summary
The Real Madrid Foundation
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Criminology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- The Real Madrid Foundation's Social-Sports Program is implemented in prisons.
- This program aims to use sports education to benefit inmates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implementation and impact of a sports-educational program within Spanish prisons.
- To assess the program's influence on inmates' lives, personal development, and post-release intentions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 468 inmates across 21 prisons in Spain.
- Participants included 441 men (94.23%) and 27 women (5.77%).
Main Results:
- Inmates reported a favorable influence of the program on their prison life.
- Participants believed the program would positively impact their likelihood of continuing sports post-release.
- Inmates felt they learned significantly about football content and associated values, contributing to personal development.
Conclusions:
- The sports-educational program positively impacts inmates' prison experience and personal growth.
- The program shows potential for fostering long-term engagement with sports and promoting rehabilitation.
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