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Using Research Evidence to Guide Decision Making in the Context of Youth Sport
Colin J. Deal
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What is Positive Youth Development (PYD)
A strength-based approach Contrast w/ deficit reduction approaches Youth Adulthood Life skills
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PYD in Sport Sport isn’t inherently good Research has focused on:
Aspects of sport that promote PYD The role of adults (e.g., parents, coaches) Teaching & transfer of life skills
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Discussion
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PYD through Sport
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Discussion
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Teacher-Coaches Series of interviews with 47 Ontario teacher-coaches
Relationship Building With Student-Athletes (Camiré, 2015b) Influence of dual role – Strategies Outcomes Challenges (Camiré, 2015a) Time issues – Administrative issues Issues with Colleagues – Logistical issues
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Teacher-Coach Survey 3062 teacher-coaches total from each provinces and territories Age 20s 13% 30s 32% 40s 33% 50+ 22% Gender Female Male 67% Teaching Area Physical Education 38% Math & Sciences 28% Arts & Social Sciences 29% Elementary/Middle School 6%
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Teacher-Coach Challenges
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Discussion
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Recommendations
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PYDsportNET Nick Holt – University of Alberta
Leisha Strachan – University of Manitoba Jessica Fraser-Thomas – York University Dany McDonald – University of PEI Katherine Tamminen – University of Toronto Martin Camiré – University of Ottawa SIRC CCSA
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Stakeholder Engagement
Interviews with 60 PSOs Alberta (12), Manitoba (9), Ontario (20), Québec (10), Prince Edward Island (9) 21 members of 19 NSOs/MSOs Asked about barriers, opportunities, and communication strategies
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What PSOs & NSOs Said Research is: Research could help:
Hard to find/trust Expensive to access Too ‘academic’ Research could help: Inform policy Recruit and retain athletes Educate parents and coaches Research should: Be easy to read and share Present practical findings
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Discussion
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PYDsportNET’s Offerings
PYD SportNET is a web-based resource for people involved in youth sport Includes a Twitter account, Facebook page, and website Information for coaches, parents, and administrators
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Knowledge Creation Component
1st generation: Knowledge Inquiry Original PYD Studies PYD Meta-synthesis (Holt et al., 2017, IRSEP) 2nd gen: Synthesis Tailoring knowledge 3rd gen: Products Tools PYDSportNET
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Our Website Infographics Research Reviews Open-Access articles Blog
PYDsportNET Members Monthly ‘Expert’ features
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Infographics
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Research Reviews
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@PYDsportNET Average 2800 views and 110 interactions per infographic
Followers in Canada, The UK, the US, Australia, Portugal, Hong Kong, etc.
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Take Home PYD SportNET is a resource for sharing and finding practical research evidence for people involved in youth sport PYD SportNET is about building partnerships and working together Follow us on
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Thank You!
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