Managing sport for social change: The effects of intentional design and structure in a sport-based service learning initiative |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Connecticut, United States;2. University of Illinois, United States;3. Alfred State College, United States;4. Central Connecticut State, United States;5. Junior Apprentice, United States;6. Indiana University, United States;1. Temple University, United States;2. Griffith University, Australia;1. University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #310769, Denton, TX 76203-5017, United States;2. Lock Haven University, 401 N. Fairview St., Lock Haven, PA 17745, United States;3. Texas A&M University, 107 Gilchrist Building, 2929 Research Parkway, College Station, TX 77843-4243, United States;4. University of Florida, 1864 Stadium Rd., Gainesville, FL 32603, United States;1. University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #210769, Denton, TX 76203, United States;2. Lock Haven University, 401 N. Fairview St. Lock Haven, PA 17745, United States;1. San Diego State University, Center for Surf Research, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, San Diego, United States;2. Bond University, School of Health Sciences, Gold Coast, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The current study focused on addressing a gap in understanding the design, structure, and management of sport-for-development (SFD) initiatives, in this case an initiative rooted in sport-based service learning. Sport, and specifically SFD, has been shown to facilitate positive outcomes such as social capital development through expanding networks and community building. Some studies have focused on impacts on volunteers in sport and SFD programs. These volunteers have developed networks most often through informal relationship building activities. Building on this knowledge, the current mixed methods study investigated the social capital development of alumni of a college service learning through sport course. Survey data (n = 93) and individual interviews (n = 22) with participants who had completed at least one semester in the course indicated that social capital development was facilitated. In particular, the intentional design, structure, and management aspects of the course and program provided opportunities for social capital development. |
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| Keywords: | Sport-for-development Service learning Social capital development |
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