Browsing by Supervisor "Townsend, Robert C."
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A narrative exploration of sport as a transformative space for those with spinal cord injuries : "Sport is absolutely transformational post-injury. It changes people's lives."
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Sport New Zealand undertook a review in 2018 which found that within our country, 24% of the population - 1.1 million people - identify as disabled, all of whom are less likely to participate in and experience the benefits ... -
“He has been the worst coach, but he’s also the one that said ‘let’s give it a go’”: Understanding inclusive coaching practices and education in mainstream sport in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Looking to coach education as a principal mechanism of change in inclusive sport practice, this thesis reports research on the development of inclusive coaching practice related to disability in the context of mainstream ... -
"I forget I have a disability": Understanding young peoples’ experiences in disability sport and active recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2023)In Aotearoa NZ, although 1 in 4 people identify as disabled, participation rates of young people with impairments (YPwI) in sport and active recreation is lower than their non-disabled peers. Over the last 85 years, the ... -
“Who am I to tell them how to coach”: A critical analysis of the work and learning of coach developers in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis shares research undertaken in New Zealand on the learning and development of sports coach developers. It specifically focuses attention on how coach developers understand and perform their roles. Drawing on ...
