Culture, Policies, and a Move to Integrate an Assets-based Approach to Development in the Portuguese Sport System

Fernando Santos; Martin Camiré; Dany J.  MacDonald; Leisha Strachan; Marta Ferreira; Scott  Rathwell

doi:10.6063/motricidade.23842

Culture, Policies, and a Move to Integrate an Assets-based Approach to Development in the Portuguese Sport System

Authors

Fernando Santos Higher School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Porto and Viana do Castelo, inED, Center for Research and Innovation in Education https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3349-6837
Martin Camiré School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5978-9892
Dany J. MacDonald Department of Applied Human Sciences, University of Prince Edward Island https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8439-9247
Leisha Strachan Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0392-9176
Marta Ferreira Higher School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Porto https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3399-7295
Scott Rathwell Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Lethbridge, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8775-1664

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.23842

Keywords:

sport, policy, youth, values, winning

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to propose the integration of an assets-based approach to development in the Portuguese sport system. The propositions advanced are aimed at instigating reflections on policy-level initiatives that can be undertaken with the intent of bettering the state of sport in Portugal. We argue that changes from an assets-based approach are needed in both policy and practice to influence the current Portuguese sport culture positively. Specifically, an assets-based approach could prompt a move towards deliverables aimed at promoting social development rather than a unidimensional focus on winning and performance. Based on the current state of affairs, reflections for rethinking the culture and policies of the Portuguese sport system are offered.

Keywords: sport; policy; youth; values; winning.

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2021-09-30

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Santos, F., Camiré, M., MacDonald, D. J. ., Strachan, L., Ferreira, M., & Rathwell, S. . (2021). Culture, Policies, and a Move to Integrate an Assets-based Approach to Development in the Portuguese Sport System. Motricidade, 17(3), 208–213. https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.23842

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Vol. 17 No. 3 (2021): Motricidade

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