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An evaluation of the Limerick City of Culture 2014 legacy for sport and physical activity
LIAM CANTWELLDEPARTMENT 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
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 3
Collating data and results.
Step 2 Activity levels 6
months after event
Step 1
Current activity levels
University of Limerick Sport Kid’s Run for Fun
PARTICIPANT PROFILES
206
178
92f
86m
84- aged 4-7
66- aged 8-10
28- aged 11-13
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▪ Are you aware of the recommended guidelines for Physical Activity for
children?
178
46 no132 yes
PARENTS RESPONSES
132
125 incorrect
7 correct
60+ mins5%
45-60mins15%
31-45mins31%
16-30mins45%
0-15mins4%
Parents answers
60+ mins 45-60mins 31-45mins 16-30mins 0-15mins
4-7 year olds 8-10 year olds 11-13 year olds
Increased 45% 47% 60%
Remained the Same 52% 48% 36%
Decreased 3% 5% 4%
45%47%
60%
52%48%
36%
3%5% 4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%P
ERC
ENTA
GE
AGE GROUP
% Increase/ Decrease in Activity Levels
Increased Remained the Same Decreased
CONCLUSION
48%48%
4%
Changes in Activity Levels
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
Liam Cantwell
Postgraduate Student
Limerick Institute of Technology
Sports Development Officer
Limerick Sports Partnership
Questions?