Youth Usage of Comude Sports Units in Guadalajara, Mexico

The vast number of positive outcomes associated with participation in sport and physical activity (PA) has led to community initiatives to enhance youth participation in sport and PA. In Guadalajara Mexico, municipalities are offering free sport and PA programs and spaces, but uptake by youth in some areas of the city remains quite poor. Thus, the question my research will address is: what are the barriers and facilitators to youth usage of Comude sports units in Guadalajara, Mexico? I will use a community based participatory research (CBPR) framework, which ensures social and cultural relevance and scientific rigour by involving community members in all stages of the research process. Phase one will involve assembling a local advisory committee by building on currently established connections at the University of Guadalajara. Phase two will engage youth (14-18 years) participating at approximately 12 local sport units through focus groups in which they can share their personal experiences regarding the barriers and facilitators to engaging in sport and PA at the centers. TO BE CONT.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lucie Lévesque

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Partner:

Universidad de Guadalajara

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Queen's University

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