Partnerships between an At-Risk Youth CrossFit Program and Local Community Organizations: Focusing on the Antecedents to Partnership Development

Abstract

A large body of research has established that sport intervention programs can have social, emotional and health benefits for at-risk youth. While research has focused on the positive outcomes associated with these programs, little attention has been given to program inputs. It is recognized that community partnerships can help intervention programs achieve their goals. Yet, how are such partnerships formed and what can help to promote the successful formation of partnerships? This paper provides a detailed account of the partnership implementation process undertaken to develop and deliver a health promotion physical activity program for at-risk youth through the medium of CrossFit in a low socioeconomic area in a rural community in the southeastern United States. Developing successful partnerships serves as a valuable component to help organizations obtain resources and skills needed to initiate and continue programs for underserved populations. The scholars identify and explain how critical success factors such as personal contact, partnership complementarity and fit and the promotion of high levels of commitment and trust, serve as important starting points for developing and maintaining strong community partnerships.

Implementation models and frameworks used to guide community-based physical activity programs for children: a scoping review

“…The 27 articles in this review consisted of 12 case studies [ 21 , 36 – 46 ], 4 study protocol papers [ 47 – 50 ], 3 randomized control trials [ 51 – 53 ], 2 quasi-experimental trials [ 54 , 55 ], 2 longitudinal studies [ 56 , 57 ], 1 prospective evaluation [ 58 ], 1 cross-sectional study [ 59 ], 1 review [ 60 ], and 1 systematic review [ 61 ]. A majority of the articles used mixed methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, workshops, community reports) to report on the implementation of their programs ( n = 13) [ 21 , 38 – 43 , 47 , 51 , 52 , 57 , 58 , 60 ], while the remained focused on quantitative ( n = 10) [ 43 , 45 , 48 – 50 , 53 – 55 , 59 , 61 ] or qualitative measures ( n = 4) [ 36 , 42 , 44 , 56 ].…”

Вплив Занять Кросфітом На Психічний Стан Та Якість Життя Молоді

“…Позитивні статистично достовірні зміни спостерігали щодо відповідей учасників на питання стосовно здатності до певних видів рухової активності, розуміння власних шкільних здібностей, успішності на уроках, ефективності прикладених зусиль для виконання шкільних завдань. Тренування за системою кросфіт часто пропонують для молоді, яка перебуває в групі ризику, зокрема має низький рівень соціальної підтримки, складні життєві обставини тощо [11]. Зміни, що відбуваються з учасниками, переважно стосуються самооцінки й зростання впевненості у власних силах [21].…”

A series of realist evaluations of multi-component programmes with disengaged young people: What works, for whom, and in what contexts?

“…Successful PYD programmes have enhanced strengths, assets, and competencies across multiple levels, comprising not only young people but also through the involvement of the community (Bonell et al, 2016;Bond & Hauf, 2004;Ciocanel et al, 2017;James & Jurich, 1999). Partnerships with the community have provided insight, expertise, resources, structure, financial capital, and networks for the programme (Armstrong & Armstrong, 2004;Babiak & Thibault, 2009;Gipson, Campbell, & Malcom, 2018;Iachini, Beets, Ball, & Lohman, 2014). Such effective partnerships have also demonstrated to young people that the community values the programme (O'Neil, 1990).…”

“…However, the development of meaningful partnerships has been found to be dependent upon partnership complementarity and fit, extensive planning and collaboration time, consistent interaction and contact between key stakeholders, aligned political motives, collaborative interests, a shared vision (e.g., creating employment opportunities for young people), and high levels of trust and commitment (Bruening, Fuller, & Percy, 2015;Gipson et al, 2018;Lucidarme, Cardon, & Willem, 2016;Lucidarme, Marlier, Cardon, Bourdeaudhuij., & Willem, 2013;Marlier et al, 2015). Such factors are crucial for the development of sustainable partnerships and the overall effective delivery of the programme (Gipson et al, 2018).…”

“…However, the development of meaningful partnerships has been found to be dependent upon partnership complementarity and fit, extensive planning and collaboration time, consistent interaction and contact between key stakeholders, aligned political motives, collaborative interests, a shared vision (e.g., creating employment opportunities for young people), and high levels of trust and commitment (Bruening, Fuller, & Percy, 2015;Gipson et al, 2018;Lucidarme, Cardon, & Willem, 2016;Lucidarme, Marlier, Cardon, Bourdeaudhuij., & Willem, 2013;Marlier et al, 2015). Such factors are crucial for the development of sustainable partnerships and the overall effective delivery of the programme (Gipson et al, 2018). Thus, when programmes utilise the support of community organisations and form effective partnerships, they have been shown to expand the type of activities and opportunities available within PYD programmes, enhance responsivity to the varied needs and interests of young people, and can produce long-term effects through the creation of career opportunities (Bryan & Henry, 2012;James & Jurich, 1999).…”