INRODUCTION
Provide a scientific rational for the study high main principles of UK sport (see PDF) and UK government
UK Sport 4 Principles see PDF provided
Needs to be focussed on Policy and Implementation
Needs to be focussed on E&D generally and policy implementation and not specific sports
INTRODUCTION & LITERATURE REVIEW & RESEARCH QUESTION / HYPOTHESIS
The introduction and literature review sections should be used to provide a scientific rationale for the research you are going to conduct in a progressive, logical narrative.
An introduction provides a rationale through the discussion of the nature of the problem being addressed. The section should start broad and progress to being specific around the area of your focus, concluding in your research question. A literature review provides a rationale by identifying, critiquing and synthesising the current knowledge base around your research question. This section should provide a theoretical underpinning to your research area and the state of current understanding in your research area. These sections should provide a foundation to identify how your research is progressing the research area and consequently the published research needs to be evaluated and not just stated.
The research question / hypothesis section should follow your introduction and literature review. This section should identify your specific research question and hypothesis. A hypothesis should include a null and experimental hypothesis. This section should also identify how your research is progressing from other research based on the literature review. Undergraduate Research Projects typically progress the research area by (1) addressing a clear gap in the literature, (2) identifying limitations of past research and addressing these limitations or (3) providing confirmation of prior findings (replication studies). This section will consider your (1) knowledge and understanding, (2) structure and argument, (3) analysis and conclusions and (4) written/visual style and clarity.
METHODOLGY
Participants
Need to know how selected and who [participants are
Equality and Diversity leads at Grassroots sports clubs
Wide range of ages
Study Design
Describe the study design
Procedures
How data obtained through semi structures interviews
Thematic analysis
Data Analysis
State how data was analysed
The following has been provided as a guide in more detail.
METHOD
This section should provide clear, complete and precise details on the methods used allowing others to recreate your study. If someone reading your methods cannot replicate your work, given the appropriate skills and resources, then your written description is probably inadequate. Of course, some assumed knowledge from the ‘reader’ is acceptable, but it is important to include methodological descriptions that support the reliability and validity of the data collected. Methods should contain information on the participants, study design, procedures and data analysis (it is common sub sections are used in results to increase clarity). The methods should be in the past tense and third person.
Participants: Describe your selection of participants, including sampling techniques and recruitment. Briefly describe the critical features of your participants (sex, age range, mean age, any characteristic you may think is relevant and the informed consent and screening process. Do not use participants’ names, initials or other identifying factors. In all cases mention that ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection.
Study Design: Describe the study design (e.g., within, between or mixed measures), organisation of test sessions, randomisation or other intervention strategy (e.g., pair-matching and counter-balanced order) experimental controls (methods or participants). You should identify the validity and reliability of your study design.
Procedures: Describe the procedures used to obtain data in a clear, concise and logical order such that it allows replication of methods. You should identify the design and construction of equipment (brief manufacturer details are normally included – e.g., Seca, Hamburg, Germany when using scales to measure body mass) and identify any substances used and their amounts (e.g. concentration of a carbohydrate solution). You should identify the validity and reliability of your procedures, often referred to as trustworthiness or rigour in qualitative studies, this could be done by providing reference to an appropriate prior study that has used your procedures or research around the approach you are taking.
Data Analysis: Clearly state how data was analysed and what the analysis was for. Describe data analysis methods in sufficient detail to enable a knowledgeable reader with access to the original data to verify the reported findings
LITERATURE REVIEW see above
Needs to be more focussed on UK
Project is on a practioners view of how the implementation of policy is happening at grassroots and needs to be more focussed here
Keep UK based as much as possible and do not talk too much about particular elements of E&D like racism and gender the project is about how to implement policy and problems faced in doing so.
Must make reference to UK government policy
Must make references to UK Sport see documents attached
Look at literature on Policy implementation
The following are good examples
Spaaij, R., Farquharson, K., Magee, J., Jeanes, R., Lusher, D., & Gorman, S. (2014). A fair game for all? How community sports clubs in Australia deal with diversity. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, 38(4), 346-365.
Spaaij, R., Knoppers, A., & Jeanes, R. (2020). “We want more diversity but…”: Resisting diversity in recreational sports clubs. Sport Management Review, 23(3), 363-373.
Cunningham, G. B., Dixon, M. A., Singer, J. N., Oshiro, K. F., Ahn, N. Y., & Weems, A. (2021). A site to resist and persist: Diversity, social justice, and the unique nature of sport. Journal of global sport management, 6(1), 30-48.
Lusted, J. (2014). Equality policies in sport: Carrots, sticks and a retreat from the radical. Journal of policy research in tourism, leisure and events, 6(1), 85-90.
Christiaens, M., & Brittain, I. (2021). The complexities of implementing inclusion policies for disabled people in UK non-disabled voluntary community sports clubs. European Sport Management Quarterly, 1-21.
Turconi, L., & Shaw, S. (2021). ‘Turning the tanker around’. Examining the requirements, interpretations and implementation of The Equality Standard: a Framework for Sport. European Sport Management Quarterly, 1-20.
Spracklen, K., Hylton, K., & Long, J. (2006). Managing and monitoring equality and diversity in UK sport: An evaluation of the sporting equals racial equality standard and its impact on organizational change. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, 30(3), 289-305.
