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Public perceptions on elite sport’s societal outcomes: A validated scale in a European context Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Lynn Praet, Veerle De Bosscher, Sofie Smismans, Inge Derom
Studies have demonstrated the potential positive (e.g., inclusion) and
negative (e.g., pollution) outcomes that elite sport has on society. Over the
years, the interest in measuring these societal outcomes has grown. This
research extends previous studies that emphasize the need for a validated
scale to accurately measure public perceptions of elite sport’s outcomes on
society. The purpose of this study was to validate ...

High-Performance Development Pathways (2nd ed) Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Popi Sotiriadou, Veerle De Bosscher

This chapter outlines the complexities involved with designing and delivering pathways towards elite or high-performance sport. Elite athlete development and high-performance development pathways are important because they enable talented athletes to excel in their performances and represent their country at international and world-stage competitions. In this chapter, the non-linear nature of SD and athlete pathways is considered, as are ...

Examining the relationship between youth sports participation and elite sporting success at a sport-specific level Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Kari Descheemaeker, Simon Shibli, Maarten Van Bottenburg, Veerle De Bosscher
Introduction: The sports policy in Flanders focuses on two objectives: (1) increasing sports participation and (2) enhancing elite sporting success. A common assumption among policymakers is that elite sports and grassroots sports are interdependent with grassroots sports, particularly youth participation, acting as the breeding ground for elite sports talents. Therefore, it is suggested that a broader participation base will result in increased ...

Starting and Specialisation Ages of Elite Athletes across Olympic Sports: An International Cross-sectional Study Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Veerle De Bosscher, Kari Descheemaeker
Talent development models are the frameworks that guide sports stakeholders in developing potential athletes, within which early specialisation and diversification remain contradictory strategies. This paper presents new insights into the starting and specialisation ages of world-class athletes in various Olympic sports. A total of 2,838 athletes from 13 nations and 44 Olympic sports were included in this study. The results show that world-class ...

Micro-determinants Of Athletes’ Motivation To Be A Role Model Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Sofie Smismans, Veerle De Bosscher, Lynn Praet
Aim and Research Questions
The study’s general aim is to identify the micro-determinants of elite athletes’ motivation to
be a role model. It is tried to find an answer on the following research questions: (a) Are
athletes personally motivated to be a role model? (b) What are the reasons athletes are or are
not motivated to be a role model?, and (c) What are the determinants of elite athletes’
motivation to be a role ...

Managing the societal value of elite sport: Elite athletes’ motivators and barriers to be a role model Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Lynn Praet, Veerle De Bosscher, Inge Derom, Sofie Smismans
Aim and Research Questions
The overall objective of this study is to develop more in-depth knowledge about elite athletes’ decision process to take up their role as an elite athlete role model and/or engage in activities that create societal value. Two research questions guide this study: (1) What are elite athletes’ motivators to be an elite athlete role model? (2) What are elite athletes’ barriers to be an elite athlete role model? By ...

Promoting the Chinese martial arts internationally: is it ‘Kung Fu’ or ‘Wushu’? Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Qingsong Han, Marc Theeboom, Zhu Dong, Inge Derom
The term ‘Kung Fu’ is used internationally more often than its official name ‘Wushu’ to depict the Chinese martial arts. Yet the latter term has been promoted by the Chinese government for nearly 50 years and also used by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) during the past three decades. This paper examines the distinction in the meaning between both terms through Stuart Hall's Representation Theory, based on 20 in-depth interviews with ...

Contexts shaping the development and success of elite sport systems Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Ralph Andrew Ramos, Veerle De Bosscher, Aurélie Pankowiak, Christian Wisdom Valleser
The importance of contexts in analysing elite sport systems and policies, as reflected in substantial research over the past couple of decades, is considered to nurture or constrain the development and outcome of elite sport systems toward international sporting success. Theorising elite sport systems as institutions operating and embedded in an open system may provide insight into the ‘hows’ (throughput processes) and the ‘whys’ (conditions) of ...

Sponsorship and social justice: Brand positioning on diversity and inclusion in sport marketing during the 2020 UEFA European football championships. Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Remco Beek, Jo Van Hoecke, Inge Derom
Abstract
Purpose
Contextual changes in communications, social activism and perceptions of commercialization have changed the dynamics in sponsorship. This paper investigated the patterns in sponsorship and social justice within the context of a major sports event.

Design/methodology/approach
The European Football Championship serves as an impactful platform for sponsors due to its global reach. The sponsorship ...

The logic behind the initiatives of national governing bodies in Flanders to improve organised youth sport Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Margot Ricour, Veerle De Bosscher, Simon Shibli

Regular involvement in organised youth sport boosts the likelihood of lifelong sport participation. However, increasing dropout rates in sport clubs and alarming levels of young people not meeting physical activity guidelines may suggest that the organised sport sector’s efforts have been insufficient to date. This situation calls for evaluation of the applicable youth sport policy to determine how organised youth sport is intended to operate ...