An evaluation of the Limerick City of Culture 2014 legacy for sport and physical activity
LIAM CANTWELL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND FINANCE DR. NOELLE O CONNOR/ MS. ELAINE BARRY
RESEARCH QUESTION Participation in a one off mass sporting event: Does it have an influence on a participants activity levels?
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ▪ Research Phase 1- Surveys with
Step 1 Current activity levels
participants and their parents on day of UL Sport Kids Run ▪ Research Phase 2- Follow up telephone calls with participants parents six months after the event ▪ Research Phase 3 - Data Collation, findings and write up
Step 2 Activity levels 6 months after event Step 3 Collating data and results.
University of Limerick Sport Kid’s Run for Fun
PARTICIPANT PROFILES 178
28- aged 11-13
92f 206
66- aged 8-10
86m 84- aged 4-7
CHILDRENS PRE- EVENT ACTIVITY LEVELS ▪ All children and young people should be active, at a moderate to vigorous level, for at least 60 minutes every day.( HSE, National Guidelines for Physical Activity)
▪ 38.4% males meeting National Physical Activity Guidelines ▪ 19.6% females meeting National Physical Activity Guidelines
Male
Female
4-7 (84)
15
9
8-10 (66)
11
9
11-13 (28)
7
0
PARENTS â–Ş Are you aware of the recommended guidelines for Physical Activity for children?
178
132 yes
46 no
PARENTS RESPONSES
Parents answers 60+ mins 5%
132
0-15mins 4% 45-60mins 15%
16-30mins 45%
7 correct
125 incorrect
31-45mins 31%
60+ mins
45-60mins
31-45mins
16-30mins
0-15mins
% Increase/ Decrease in Activity Levels 70% 60%
60% 52%
PERCENTAGE
50%
47%
45%
48%
40%
36%
30% 20% 10% 0% Increased Remained the Same Decreased
5%
3%
4%
4-7 year olds
8-10 year olds
11-13 year olds
45% 52% 3%
47% 48% 5%
60% 36% 4%
AGE GROUP Increased
Remained the Same
Decreased
CONCLUSION Changes in Activity Levels 4%
48% 48%
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
FURTHER FINDINGS ▪ Impact of lead in programmes to mass participation events on physical activity habits of children ▪ Familial physical activity habits ▪ Parents as role models for their children ▪ Legacy planning for mass participation events
▪ Range of activities engaged in and locations/venues where activities are undertaken
Questions? Liam Cantwell Postgraduate Student Limerick Institute of Technology
Sports Development Officer Limerick Sports Partnership lcantwell@lit.ie lcantwell@limericksports.ie