Youth Sport Policy in Austria. Analysis and Development of Quality Indicators at National Level

Table of Contents

• Abstract
• Content
• Abbreviation
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Relevance of the Research Problem
  • 1.2 Purpose Statement
  • 1.3 Structure
• 2. Literature Review
  • 2.1 Youth Sport and Sport Policy
  • 2.2 Status Quo Health Situation of Austrian Youth
  • 2.3 Youth Sport System and Politics in Austria
  • 2.4 Youth Sport at European Level
    • 2.4.1 Health and Sport Situation
    • 2.4.2 Youth Sport at European Level
    • 2.4.3 Germany
    • 2.4.4 Finland
• 3. Theoretical Framework
  • 3.1 Definitions
  • 3.2 Sports Policy - Theoretical Approach
  • 3.3 Quality Management
  • 3.4 Quality Management in Sport and Non-Profit Organizations
• 4. Research Questions
• 5. Methodology
  • 5.1 Research Design and Method
  • 5.2 Data Collection and Analysis
    • 5.2.1 Data Collection
    • 5.2.2 Interview Processes
    • 5.2.3 Data Analysis
  • 5.3 Development of the Guideline for the Semi-structured Interviews
• 6. Results
  • 6.1 Youth Sport System
    • 6.1.1 Policy Documents
    • 6.1.2 Structure of Youth Sport in Austria
    • 6.1.3 Youth Sport at European Level
    • 6.1.4 Tasks and Actions of Youth Sport
    • 6.1.5 Interference Parameters
    • 6.1.6 Factors of Success in Youth Sport
  • 6.2 Quality Criteria
    • 6.2.1 Definition of 'Quality'
    • 6.2.2 Quality Criteria
    • 6.2.3 Quality Management in Sports Organization
• 7. Discussion
  • 7.1 Discussion of Research Questions
    • 7.1.1 Structure of Youth Sport
    • 7.1.2 Quality Criteria of Youth Sport Policy
  • 7.2 Limitations
• 8. Conclusion and Implications
• 9. References

Objectives and Key Themes

This master thesis aims to provide a systematic representation of youth sport policy in Austria and at the European level. It focuses on the analysis and development of quality indicators for national youth sport work. The study investigates the current state of youth sport systems, their effectiveness, and the factors contributing to a high-quality youth sport environment. It aims to identify key elements for improvement and to develop a model for promoting quality in youth sport in Austria.

• The current state of youth sport policy in Austria
• The role of policy documents in shaping youth sport practices
• Quality indicators for youth sport work at the national level
• Factors contributing to successful youth sport programs
• Potential for improvement and future development of youth sport in Austria

Chapter Summaries

The initial chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the research context, including a review of existing literature on youth sport and sport policy, the health situation of Austrian youth, and the existing youth sport system in Austria and Europe. Chapter 3 introduces the theoretical framework, focusing on definitions related to sports policy, quality management, and quality management in sport and non-profit organizations. Chapter 4 outlines the research questions guiding the study. Chapter 5 details the methodology employed, including the research design, data collection methods, and analysis procedures. Chapter 6 presents the results of the study, encompassing an analysis of the youth sport system in Austria, the role of policy documents, the structure of youth sport, and the identification of key quality criteria.

Keywords

The core focus of this thesis lies in the analysis and development of quality indicators for youth sport policy in Austria. Key concepts include the structure of youth sport systems, the role of policy documents, quality management in sports, and factors contributing to the success of youth sport programs. The study also draws on empirical data gathered through expert interviews, providing valuable insights into the current state of youth sport in Austria and potential avenues for improvement.