Enhancing Higher Education in Jamaica Through Effective Sports Programs
Olivia Rose, an Applied Sports Psychologist, delves into the impact of effective sports programs on higher education in Jamaica. She explores the types of sports offered, the influence of resources at the community college level, and the essential characteristics of a good sports program. Collegiate sports in Jamaica, governed by the Jamaica Intercollegiate Association, boast a variety of sports, fostering physical abilities and providing entertainment while shaping the college experience.
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Effective Sports Programs can Effective Sports Programs can change the realities of higher change the realities of higher education in Jamaica education in Jamaica Presenter: Olivia Rose Applied Sports Psychologist MSc. BSc. Dip.Ed. Lecturer, Excelsior Community College
My presentation will focus on The types of sports offered at the collegiate level How resources at the community college level affect sports programs What are the essential characteristics of a good sports program.
What is Sports? What is Sports? Sport (Sports) is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which through casual or organized participation aim to: use maintain improve physical ability and skills provide entertainment to participant ant in some cases spectators. Oxford online
Background of Sports at the College Level in Jamaica Collegiate Sports is governed by Jamaica Intercollegiate Association which was established in 1961. The Association consists of over 21 member institutions from across the island. The Jamaica Intercollegiate Association is the national governing body for collegiate level sports in Jamaica and is affiliated with the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Inter-Collegiate Sports Championships are held over a period of two semesters.
Background of Sports at the College Level in Background of Sports at the College Level in Jamaica Jamaica Netball (female) Netball (female) Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester Semester ONE Semester TWO Semester TWO ONE Track & Field (male & female) Track & Field (male & female) Football (male & female) Football (male & female) Hockey (male & female) Hockey (male & female) Tennis (male & female) Tennis (male & female) Badminton (male & Badminton (male & female) female) Table Tennis (male & Table Tennis (male & female) female) Basketball (male) Basketball (male) Basketball (female) Basketball (female) Cricket (male) Cricket (male) Rugby (male) Rugby (male) Swimming (currently not Swimming (currently not offered) offered) Volleyball (male & female) Volleyball (male & female) Golf (currently not offered) Golf (currently not offered)
Sports is not education, but how it is applied can be educational.
What does a good school sport program look like? What does a good school sport program look like? (Department of Education and Development, Melbourne, Victoria, 2009) C: Challenging as an enrichment activity M: Mixed level of student engaging activities O: Provide opportunities to develop social competences and problem solving W: Generate a level of wellbeing, encompassing fitness and enjoyment of physical activity E: Good sports programs are enjoyable R: Foster resilience and appreciation of achievements S: Safe and conducted by trained staff S: Developed in sequence and increments and evaluated regularly to allow for the gradual acquisition and application of skills.
Research Design Purposive sampling was used to select sport administrators from 4 tertiary institutions in Jamaica: 2 community colleges, 1 teachers college 1 college of sport in Jamaica All institutions represented had established sport programs Qualitative data was obtained through interviews.
Research Method Qualitative data was analyzed to find out emerging themes using the constant comparative method. In this procedure, emerging and recurrent themes were then identified.
An effective sport program: From the data obtained, these were the major themes which the participants believed makes an effective sports program: Leadership support- Principal needs to buy into the program Financial Support- Sponsorship Technical Support- Through qualified and trained sporting staff Physical support- Proper infrastructure Modern facility and adequate equipment Support of Stakeholders Caters to the wellbeing and development of the athlete Scholarship program Tutoring program Sport nutrition program Sport psychology program Sports Physiology program Create an athlete s profile All inclusive Includes recreational and competitive sporting options for student Has a wide range of sporting options for athletes from which to choose
An effective sport program: Establish a website of sports program- build fan base and provide recruitment opportunities Diversifies enrolment Creates student exchange Creates future linkages and networking opportunity Properly marketed A good Athletes and coaches should have a respectful communication climate Coaches and sporting staff should communicate to athletes schedule of events in a timely manner communication system
Benefits of participating in sports for Benefits of participating in sports for college students college students Increase self discipline Encourages and enhances teamwork Builds leadership skills Improves collaboration and communication
Benefits of participating in sports for college Benefits of participating in sports for college students students Builds planning and organizational skills Improves time management skills Learn to win Builds resilience- Bounceabackability Learn to cope with defeat Learn to score individually Learn to celebrate collectively Increases employability of students
Challenges Challenges (experienced by (experienced by students) students) Perceived lack of time Perception of sports being more ideal for academically slower students Perception of negative labels for (female college students) Perception of sports being unrelated to an academic degree
Challenges (experienced by administration) Challenges (experienced by administration) Lack of funding Lack of proper facilities Lack of equipment Lack of trained coaches and support staff
References Evans, N.J., Forney, D. S.,& Guido-DeBrito, F. (1998).Student development in College, Jossey- Brass Publishers: San Francisco. Retrieved: January 2, 2014 from: http://intercoljamaica.org/ Kohlstedt, S. (2012). Psychosocial development in college students-A cross-sectional comparison between college athletes and non-athletes, Exercise and Sport Psychology.
