Leveraging participation in Olympic sports: a call for experiential qualitative case study research. Issue 12 (2nd December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barrick, Simon; Mair, Heather L.; Potwarka, Luke R.
• Is Part Of: Sport in society. Volume 20:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 1861
• Page End: 1869
• Publication Date: 2017-12-02
• Subjects: Sports -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Sports -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; Sports -- Periodicals; 306.48305
• DOI: 10.1080/17430437.2017.1232779
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0437

Abstract

Abstract: Through this research note, we intend to advocate the importance of investigating introductory sport programmes in connection with leveraging initiatives to understand: (1) the processes of, as well as the forces shaping, the development of introductory sport programmes, (2) the experiences of participants in these programmes and (3) how these programmes connect to broader leveraging structures and initiatives. Additionally, a qualitative case study methodology presents an effective research strategy to achieve these goals. We also outline the promise of a qualitative case study methodology by illustrating its potential for deepening our understanding of leveraging-related programme development. While past research has focused on the construction of these programmes, we argue for the need to explore what the leveraging experience is like for those engaging in introductory sport programmes. Through exploring the development and experiences of introductory sport programmes, scholars can develop new research directions and questions, as well as inform future leveraging initiatives.