The lived experience of sex-integrated sport and the construction of athlete identity within the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian disciplines

Haan, Donna de; Sotiriadou, Popi; Henry, Ian

doi:10.1080/17430437.2015.1096259

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“…avoids "masculine femininity" (de Haan et al, 2015). The Olympic motto "higher, faster, and stronger", which has been applied for a hundred years, also reflects this, for men have always been considered the creators of human limits.…”

Section: Gender Characteristics Of Sports: "Masculinity" In Olympicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender identity and Olympic games: The iridescence in Tokyo 2020

Lyu¹,

Wu²

2021

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The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has brought great strides in terms of equality and inclusion. At least 185 publicly out LGBTIQ+ athletes have attended this global mega-event, which is more than triple the number from the 2016 Rio Olympics. This study investigates the sports participation of the LGBTIQ+ group based on qualitative method of literature review and logical analysis. It first examines the literature about the LGBTIQ+ group's sports participation and then sheds light on the evolution of gender characteristics of Olympics and sports from a historical research perspective. Finally, taking Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as an example, this work discusses the state quo and future of the LGBTIQ+ group's Olympic participation. The results indicate that sex discrimination in sports has a long history. As the most important global sporting event, the Olympic Games have gone through different stages from the "male-exclusivity" to the gender binary system. However, true gender equality has not yet been realized. In addition, it points out that the Tokyo Olympics is of positive significance for promoting inclusiveness and equality. The ever-developing inclusiveness and diversity will probably break the gender competition mechanism of the Olympic Games. Sports institutions need to deal well with issues of gender equality and fair competition

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Section: Gender Characteristics Of Sports: "Masculinity" In Olympicsmentioning

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Gender identity and Olympic games: The iridescence in Tokyo 2020

Lyu¹,

Wu²

2021

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“…The fact that within equestrian sport, men and women can compete on an equal footing at all levels of competition and across a very wide age range is a prima facie example of equality rarely found in other sporting disciplines [44]. It is also an indication that chronological age may be less of a factor in equestrianism than in other sports [43].…”

Section: Evaluating the Place Of Equestrian Sport In The Ltad And Splmentioning

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A Review of the Appropriateness of Existing Micro- and Meso-level Models of Athlete Development within Equestrian Sport

Haan¹

2017

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The aim of this paper was to use a case study approach to review the appropriateness of existing microand meso-level models of athlete development within the sport specific context of equestrianism. At a micro-level the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model was chosen. At a meso-level, the Sport Policy factors that Lead to International Sporting Success (SPLISS) model was chosen with specific focus on Pillar 4 (talent identification and development systems). To assess the relevance or fit of these models, policy documentation from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) which includes information on athlete profiling and performance pathways were reviewed. Results from this study indicate that talent identification and development of the rider at the point of specialization (micro-level) and performance/competition pathways (meso-level) have a degree of synergy. However, due to the potential longevity of riders' careers, and the required combination of an elite rider with an elite horse, it is difficult to map this at a senior level. The findings illustrate that due to these sport-specific variables, equestrianism does not 'fit' within these models and requires a unique 'dual athletehorse and rider' talent identification and development system.

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“…Research in disability sport has emerged over the past decade with several studies investigating the benefits, [14][15][16][17] barriers, [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] facilitators [19][20][21][22][23] and motivations 24 for sport participation across a range of ages, impairments and performance levels. Specifically in Paralympians, studies have examined athletic identity, [26][27][28] retirement, 29 injury experiences 30 and the barriers and facilitators to participation in elite sport. 20 However, there is a paucity of evidence exploring the role of social support and the support network for Paralympians.…”

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Lived experiences of social support in Paralympic swimmers: A protocol for a qualitative study

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IntroductionOver the past decade, there has been an increase in awareness of and investment into disability sport as a result of the ‘Paralympic Movement’. The provision of personal and professional support to elite athletes is important for the well-being and success of the athlete, with various studies advocating a holistic approach to performance enhancement. However, little is known about social support experiences in elite para-swimming. Swimming is a popular Paralympic sport and the British para swimmers have been very successful in recent years, most recently winning 47 medals at Rio 2016. This study will be the first to explore the lived experiences of British Paralympic swimmers with respect to the personal and professional support available, perceived use of the support network and the influence it has on well-being and performance.Methods and analysisA hermeneutic phenomenological study will be undertaken using a subtle-realist paradigmatic view. A purposive sample of British Paralympic swimmers will be recruited to enable exploration of social support experiences. In-depth semistructured interviews will explore participants’ experiences of being an elite para-athlete, their support network, the social support available and how they perceive it relates to their well-being and performance. Strategies including reflexivity and member checking will be used to ensure trustworthiness. Data will be analysed following the Framework Method; a seven-stage process used for qualitative data analysis.Ethics and disseminationThis study has ethical approval (ERN_20–0344) granted by the University of Birmingham in April 2020. The findings of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated to key stakeholders in elite para-sport to inform support services and improve athlete well-being and performance.

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The lived experience of sex-integrated sport and the construction of athlete identity within the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian disciplines

Cited by 14 publications

References 37 publications

Gender identity and Olympic games: The iridescence in Tokyo 2020

Gender identity and Olympic games: The iridescence in Tokyo 2020

A Review of the Appropriateness of Existing Micro- and Meso-level Models of Athlete Development within Equestrian Sport

Lived experiences of social support in Paralympic swimmers: A protocol for a qualitative study

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