Institute Of Sport Research Articles

Strategic Vigilance in Sports Clubs: Insights and Practices

Objectives: This study explores the reality of strategic vigilance practices in sports clubs in Oman. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 162 participants which included members of boards of directors, club managers, sports activity directors, coaches, and players in Oman. Result: Institutions show significant gaps in competitor analysis and communication with authorities, leading to a shortage of technological expertise that negatively impacts service promotion. Sports institutions prioritize continuous service development to retain existing clients and attract new ones. Conclusions: The study revealed a need to promote a culture of strategic vigilance among all employees in sports institutions in Oman. It emphasizes the necessity of engaging marketing specialists to address weaknesses within the institutions and contribute to the development of marketing vigilance

Activating the role of sports institutions in solidarity with the Palestinian cause: An analytical study

This study talks about the role of international sports institutions in solidarity with the Palestinian cause from an academic and scientific perspective, and the importance of establishing an institutional system that organizes, coordinates and advances these efforts so that they are more useful and effective. The study focused on the field of work of youth sports institutions and clubs within the framework of solidarity with Jerusalem and Palestine, which is in a state of weakness. The study was subjected to qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as interviews in Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, and Qatar. The results proved that there is solidarity with the Palestinian cause, but it is still scattered and does not reach the stage of an institution. Therefore, practical recommendations were made to establish an international sports institution. The study concluded by developing a number of recommendations, most important of which is the continuity of maintaining equality between the ages of the participants, especially between the younger. Veteran to exchange experiences and maintain the work of the coalition, and ensure its continuity, in addition to emphasizing the importance of strengthening the role of women and children, and focusing on establishing partnerships and opening branches of the coalition in various regions, as well as holding solidarity sports activities, and cooperating with players boycotting the occupation, by supporting them by all means. Possible, and highlighting their pioneering role in the media, as well as naming clubs and holding activities that preserve the Palestinian national heritage. The study called for paying attention to the economic reality of the clubs and workers within the coalition, and relying on volunteer work to address financial obstacles, while motivating the participants and providing them with the required expertise, and then transforming them into effective workers, through intensive courses in management, and holding events that bring material and moral returns to the coalition. الملخص هذه الدراسة تتحدث عن دور المؤسسات الرياضية الدولية في التضامن مع القضية الفلسطينية من الناحية الأكاديمية والعلمية، وأهمية وضْع منْظومة مُؤسَّسيّة تَنْظُم هذه الجُهود وتنسّق بيْنها وترْتقي بها حتَّى تكون ذات جدْوى وفاعليّة أكْثر. تمحورت الدراسة حول مجال عمل المؤسسات والأندية الشبابية الرياضية في إطار التضامن مع القدس وفلسطين، التي تعيش حالة ضعف. وخضعت الدراسة للتحليل النوعي والكمي، فضلاً عن المقابلات في لبنان وتركيا وتونس وقطر. وأثبتت النتائج أنه يوجد تضامن مع القضية الفلسطينية، لكن ما زال مبعثراً لا يصل إلى مرحلة المؤسسة، لذلك جرى ضع توصيات عملية لإنشاء مؤسسة رياضية دولية وخلصت الدراسة إلى وضع جملة توصيات، وعلى رأسها استمرارية الحفاظ على التساوي بين أعمار المشاركين، خاصة بين جيل الشباب والجيل المخضرم لتبادل الخبرات والحفاظ على عمل الائتلاف، وضمان استمراريته، فضلاً عن التأكيد على أهمية تعزيز دور المرأة والأطفال، والتركيز على عقد شراكات وفتح فروع للائتلاف في مختلف المناطق، فضلاً عن إقامة النشاطات التضامنية الرياضية، والتعاون مع اللاعبين المقاطعين للاحتلال، من خلال دعمهم بكل الوسائل الممكنة، وتسليط الضوء الإعلامي على دورهم الريادي، فضلاً عن تسمية الأندية وإقامة النشاطات التي تحفظ التراث الوطني الفلسطيني. دعت الدراسة إلى الاهتمام بالواقع الاقتصادي للأندية والعاملين ضمن الائتلاف، والاعتماد على العمل التطوعي لمعالجة العوائق المادية، مع تحفيز المشاركين ودعهم بالخبرات المطلوبة، ومن ثم تحويلهم إلى عاملين فاعلين، وذلك عبر الدورات المكثفة في الإدارة، وإقامة الفعاليات التي تعود بالمردود المادي والمعنوي على الائتلاف.

Regulatory and legal principles of management of sports schools for children and youth

The activities of sports schools for children and youth play a key role in shaping the physical culture of young people, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and preparing future professional athletes. The successful functioning of these schools relies on appropriate legal frameworks that outline the operational rules, requirements for educational processes, funding, and management of facilities. there is a pressing need to analyze the current legal framework governing the management of sports school for children and youth. Considering the constant changes in the legislation and the growing requirements for the quality of sports institutions, there is a pressing need to analyze the current legal framework governing the management of sports schools for children and youth. The purpose of this article is to analyze the regulatory and legal principles of managing the activities of sports schools for children and youth in Ukraine. The key legislative acts regulating the organizational, financial, and legal aspects of the functioning of sports schools for children and youth have been analyzed, including the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law ‘On Physical Culture and Sports,’ and the orders of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This resolution provides a comprehensive framework for the operation of sports schools for children and youth as well as defines the forms of ownership, legal foundations of their activities, funding procedures, and requirements for athlete training. Particular attention is given to the state social standard in physical culture and sports, which sets requirements for the quality of services, infrastructure, and athlete training. The mechanisms of management that contribute to increasing the efficiency of sports schools for children and youth are highlighted.

Pollination, cultivation, and perennialization: creating the amateur logic in collegiate sport

ABSTRACT While there is a rich tradition of understanding the impact of institutional logics on sport organizational activity, questions remain about how the logics themselves are created and remain historically dominant. This research is an attempt to address this concern by examining how the dominant logic of a sport institution was created and institutionalized. Drawing on historical institutionalism as our methodological guide, this research provides the account of how the NCAA created its amateur logic. The findings of this work suggest three processes: pollination (changing the British notion of amateurism to a US ethos), cultivation (creating and enforcing policy), and perennialization (creating new terms to withstand legal scrutiny, creating executive director role, and building “place”). We introduce the notion of logic work to explain how sport institutions craft their dominant organizing rationales to accommodate diverse interests within institutional settings.

Sudden cardiac death in athletes: A 20-year analysis in Portugal

Introduction and objectivesSudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes is a tragic event, with some evidence remaining controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate cases of SCD in athletes in Portugal within the last 20 years. MethodsAn advanced Google search using a combination of several keywords and systematic searches on websites of national newspapers/television stations was conducted. Additionally, 54 Portuguese sports federations and the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth were contacted by email and/or phone. All sports-related SCD cases in competitive athletes, occurring between 2003 and 2023 in Portugal, were included. The total number of athletes at risk used for the calculation of SCD incidence, was collected from official national records. ResultsA total of 42 SCD cases in athletes were identified, with a median age of 27 [18;42] years, and the great majority were male (n=39; 93%). Most events occurred in outdoor sports (n=28; 67%), especially in football (n=13; 31%), athletics (n=4; 10%) and trail running (n=4; 10%), and during competition or training sessions (n=27; 64%). The higher number of cases were reported in 2021 and 2022, while in several years no occurrences were found. The yearly average SCD incidence was 0.39 cases per 100000 athletes/year. ConclusionsThe incidence of SCD in athletes in Portugal is very low, mainly occurring in male, outdoor sports and during competitions or training sessions. Due to the limitations of passive data collection, prospective registries are needed, with standardization of the most relevant data, especially regarding their etiology and circumstances.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Is Associated With Similar Functional Outcomes for Male and Female Runners With Patellar or Quadriceps Tendinopathy: A Pilot Investigation

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to characterize functional outcomes in runners with patellar tendinopathy (PT) and quadriceps tendinopathy (QT) following extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and explore differences in response by tendinopathy (PT or QT) and by sex (female or male). MethodThis is a retrospective cohort study of runners with PT or QT treated with ESWT (radial or combined) at a single sports medicine clinic during a 5-year period. Individuals were included if they had a primary diagnosis of PT or QT, self-identified as a runner, and had complete baseline and final functional outcome questionnaires for ESWT with treatment duration defined by response based on best practices. Functional outcome at baseline and following treatment were assessed using the Victorian Institute of Sport – Patellar Tendon (VISA-P) questionnaires. Treatment success was defined as meeting minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of ≥13 points. ResultsOf the 19 runners included, 26% identified as female and 74% as male; all runners identified as cisgendered. There were 12 runners with PT (17% female, 83% male) and 7 with QT (43% female, 57% male). Median follow-up was 3.0 months (range: 1.0-23.0, IQR: 3.0, 6.0). Of all runners, 67% with PT and 71% with QT achieved MCID with no significant difference between tendinopathy groups (p= 0.90). There was also no difference in the percentage that achieved MCID between sexes, with 80% females and 64% males meeting MCID (p=0.72). ConclusionsSimilar functional outcomes were observed in female and male runners with QT or PT following radial and combined ESWT, with the majority achieving MCID. This study suggests that ESWT, in combination with physical therapy, may be an effective treatment for runners with PT or QT and that ESWT could be considered for PT or QT refractory to physical therapy. Level of EvidenceLevel IV, retrospective case series.

Key requirements for implementing digital governance in Algerian sports institutions

The present study aims to determine the human, technical, and legislative prerequisites for implementing electronic governance in Algerian sports institutions. Employing a descriptive methodology, we selected a purposive sample of 30 employees from the Youth and Sports Directorate in the state of Souk Ahras, using a questionnaire as the primary research tool. Our findings indicate that there are specific human, technical, and legislative requirements necessary for the successful implementation of electronic governance in sports institutions in Algeria.

Gender (in)equity in the Paralympic Movement? Analyzing the institutional policies of the International Paralympic Committee

ABSTRACT Purpose The goal of this study was to investigate if – and how – the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) addressed gender issues over the past two completed Paralympic cycles (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020). Methodology It involved documentary research, including a content analysis of the institution’s Handbook, statutes, strategic plans, and reports valid between 2013 and 2021. Findings There is a progressive effort by the IPC to address gender equality in sports participation and leadership. However, besides the establishment of policies towards this end, there is a lack of alignment between these policies and their implementation. Gender inequity persists within the Paralympic Games program and in women’s participation in the Paralympic Games as well as in decision-making roles. Practical Implications Considering that men and women depart from unequal conditions, advocacy for gender equality is not enough. There is a need for equity, which involves affirmative policies and actions to foster women’s participation. Research Contribution This research fills a gap in the literature by delving into the IPC’s documents to analyze gender issues. It also provides practical insights on what needs to be done for gender equity within the Paralympic Movement. Originality/Value Some of our findings are of application not only to Paralympic institutions, but also to other sport institutions outside the Paralympic Movement.

Effects of China's Sports System Reform on Physical Education and Talent Development in Schools in China

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of China's sports system reform on physical education and talent development in schools in China. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: China's sports system reform has significantly impacted physical education and talent development in schools by promoting a more structured and competitive environment for young athletes. The reforms have shifted the focus from traditional physical education to a comprehensive system that emphasizes specialized training and early identification of talent. This has led to the establishment of partnerships between schools and sports institutions, enabling better resource allocation and training facilities. As a result, students are encouraged to participate in a wider variety of sports, enhancing their physical fitness and skills. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social learning theory, human capital theory & ecological systems theory may be used to anchor future studies on the effects of China's sports system reform on physical education and talent development in schools in China. Based on findings from studies on curriculum integration, there is a clear need for robust teacher training programs. To address regional disparities, policies should be developed to ensure more equitable distribution of resources and support across different regions.

Competitive Marketing Vigilance and its Relationship to Social Persuasion Among a Sample of Sports Equipment Sales Representatives in Iraq

The rapid transformations that are taking place today and due to multiple factors, including modern technological development and intense competition between sports institutions at the local and global levels with the aim of controlling the sports market and achieving superiority, have put marketing representatives in difficult situations, and increasing pressure due to the demand of administrative officials in the field of sales to increase their sales and profits on the one hand, and on the other hand, the demand of sports consumers to satisfy their multiple and different needs and desires, in addition to the presence of competitors for the sports institution produced locally and globally. With high quality standards, the sports marketing job will face great and difficult challenges. The research aimed to identify the relationship between competitive marketing and social persuasion among a sample of sales representatives of sports teams in Iraq, whose number of representatives was (60) delegates randomly selected from the total community. The descriptive approach was used in the relational method of the relationship. Competitive marketing and social persuasion measures were distributed to the sample with the need to confirm the answer as an alternative, and once the answer was completed, the questionnaires were collected, audited and processed statistically using appropriate statistical means. The researcher found that: sales representatives are characterized by competitive marketing and have the ability to convince the social consumer of sports, the possession of representatives to a degree of competitive vigilance in marketing has a positive ethical relationship with their ability to convince the sports consumer socially. Therefore, the researcher recommends when choosing sales representatives the need to distinguish competitive marketing due to their role in convincing the consumer to buy.

Where is the research on sport-related concussion in Olympic athletes? A descriptive report and assessment of the impact of access to multidisciplinary care on recovery

ObjectivesThis cohort study reported descriptive statistics in athletes engaged in Summer and Winter Olympic sports who sustained a sport-related concussion (SRC) and assessed the impact of access to multidisciplinary care...

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Analysis of the topic type and interest of YouTube content of public sports institutions : Focusing on the YouTube channel of the Korean sport and olympic committee

Analysis of the topic type and interest of YouTube content of public sports institutions : Focusing on the YouTube channel of the Korean sport and olympic committee

Learning and Control Platform “Kahoot!”: Theory and Usage Features in ASIPCS

The study examined the place of modern information technologies in education and the importance of “gamification” technology in the organization of secondary and higher education. It was revealed that the most common educational monitoring platform, “Kahoot,” has significant advantages compared to traditional approaches to organizing the educational process. The use of this platform in the process of training bachelors and masters, as well as in advanced training courses for coaches at the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (ASIPCS), showed great interest among students in the “Kahoot” service, a high assessment of the capabilities of this platform in training, consolidation, and control of theoretical knowledge.

Sports Supplement Consumption in 316 Federated Female Road Cyclists.

Although the extensive use of sports supplements (SSs) is prevalent among cyclists, this area has been poorly explored; in fact, no studies have been conducted on this topic regarding women cyclists to date. This descriptive, cross-sectional study, which included 316 federated female road cyclists, aimed to analyze SS consumption patterns in relation to scientific evidence and various categories. SSs were categorized according to the groups and subgroups established by the Australian Sport Institute (AIS, 2023) based on the level of evidence supporting their use. The analysis found that 85.1% of the female road cyclists surveyed used SSs, with an average consumption of 7 ± 6 supplements per individual. Pharmacies (60.8%), dietitian-nutritionists (58.9%), and health status (60.1%) were the primary purchase location, source of information, and reason for use, respectively. The most frequently consumed supplements were sports bars (77.5%), sports gels (61.4%), and caffeine (49.1%). Significantly, 80% of the ten most commonly used supplements were from the group with the highest evidence level, as classified by the AIS, with an average intake of 5 ± 3 supplements per cyclist. In summary, the use of SSs is prevalent among female road cyclists, with reliable sources for both purchasing and obtaining advice on supplements.

Leveraging Digitalization for Enhanced Publication and Marketing of Sports Services

Sports institutions in Indonesia have yet to fully embrace digital channels for disseminating and promoting their services to the public. Despite some institutions engaging in digital publication through mainstream social media platforms, the existing features fail to comprehensively address the requirements of the sports sector. This study aims to assess the efficacy of publication and marketing efforts by digitizing sports institutions via the SHC app, purposefully designed for the sports sector's publication needs. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected from 108 sports institution managers utilizing the SHC app. Data collection entailed the use of a Likert scale questionnaire ranging from 1 to 5. Validity of the data was tested through Pearson Product Moment analysis, and reliability was evaluated using Cronbach Alpha. Subsequently, the data underwent quantitative descriptive analysis and Spearman Rank correlation analysis. Findings reveal that all features within the SHC app significantly impact and foster strong relationships in the publication and marketing endeavors of sports institutions. In summary, the SHC app proves highly conducive to the digitalization of sports institutions, significantly enhancing their publication and marketing initiatives. Keywords: digitalization of sports, publication, marketing, sports services, shc app

Analysis of Sports Supplement Consumption of Elite Referees of the Spanish Professional Fotball League.

Sports supplements (SSs) are widely used among team sport athletes; however, evidence supporting the use of SSs among football referees at the elite level is scarce. The aim of the present study was to analyze the consumption of SSs among referees with respect to their level of competition and referee type (main referees (MRs) vs. assistant referees (ARs)). A total of 106 football referees participated in this study, with 46.2% from the First Spanish Division and 53.8% from the Second Spanish Division, representing 84.13% of the total number of referees. Each participant completed a validated questionnaire about SS consumption, with the SSs classified according to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) ABCD system: Group A has strong evidence for enhancing athlete health and performance, Group B shows potential benefits but needs more evidence, Group C has inconclusive evidence against use, and Group D includes prohibited substances. A total of 84.0% of the MRs and ARs reported the consumption of at least one SS. Differences were found only in the consumption of medical supplements between division (p = 0.016) and type of referee (p = 0.041), though no significant differences were found among the remaining AIS SS categories (p > 0.05). Sport performance (49.6%), Internet (41.0%), and dietitian-nutritionists (31.7%) were the primary reason for SS consumption, purchase location, and source of information, respectively. The most frequently consumed SS were whey protein (45.3%), followed by creatine (33.0%), sport bars and sports drinks (28.3%), and caffeine (19.8%). MRs and ARs reported a high prevalence of dietary supplement (SS) consumption, with significant differences between division and referee type observed only in medical supplement consumption.

Development Strategy of Sichuan Sports Museum under the Background of Cultural and Tourism Integration

Through conducting a SWOT analysis of the Chengdu Sports Institute Museum, and utilizing the 4M management, 5W display, and 4P marketing theoretical models, this study explores effective strategies suitable for Sichuan sports museums in terms of functionality, display, and marketing.

Виявлення мотивації людей похилого віку до занять різними видами рухової активності

Physical activity has a very important impact on the well-being and health of older people. Regular physical exercise improves quality of life, reduces the risk of various diseases and slows down the aging process. The article is devoted to the motivation of older people to engage in physical activity. The purposeof the study is to determine the motivation for engaging in various types of physical activity among elderly people in Ukraine and Poland. Methods. The study used theoretical analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical, sociological research methods and methods of mathematical statistics. The study was conducted at the Institute of Sports and Physical Culture of the University of Economics in Bydgoszcz (Poland) and the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture (Ukraine). The experiment involved 120 (30 men and 30 women from Ukraine and Poland) elderly people (average age 66.12 ± 2.98 years). Results. As a result of the analysis of a survey of older people, the advantages in choosing various types of physical activity for men and women living in Poland and Ukraine were revealed. In the course of studying the motivation for physical activity among older people, it was revealed that the main motives are improving health, communicating with friends and maintaining physical fitness. Conclusions. It has been established that in Poland the most common types of physical activity among older people are swimming, Nordic walking, health tourism and cycling; in Ukraine, preference is given to the same types of physical activity other than cycling, which is due to the insufficiently developed infrastructure and technical support in Ukraine. The motives for engaging in physical activity among older people have been determined. Thus, the priorities turned out to be health-improving, recreational, communicative and preventive.

Sports Facility Development and Politics in Budapest since 1945

The interaction between sports and politics has extensively contributed to shaping the sports system, which is evident in the creation of sports facilities and institutions in Hungary. The legal framework of sports organizations, potential of elite and grassroots athletes, incorporation of Hungarian sports into the international sports structure, and public financial funding of physical activity have been dependent on the dominant political powers and existing international diplomatic relationships. The history of sports facility development in Budapest and the role of capital in organising international sporting events faced new political challenges after World War II. During the socialist era, the main role of sports was to prove the excellence of the socialist system; therefore, political leadership provided funds to create a suitable environment for top athletes to train and compete. After the political and economic transition of 1989–1990, sports encountered the challenges of an unfamiliar market economy. After a decade of adaptation, from the beginning of the twenty-first century, sports assumed a new strategic role in creating a healthier society, which included significant investments in Budapest’s sports infrastructure.