He Oranga Poutama: What have we learned? A report on the developmental evaluation of He Oranga Poutama Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013 He Oranga Poutama (HOP) is a Sport NZ (formerly SPARC) initiative that supports Māori wellbeing through sport and recreation. In 2009, the programme evolved from a…
Physical Education in Primary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This project was designed as a scoping study focusing on the provision of physical education, sport and recreation opportunities within and beyond the curriculum in the…
Talent Development in the New Zealand Sporting Context Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 The purpose of this project was to gain an in-depth understanding of the performance factors necessary for talent development in the New Zealand (NZ) sporting context from…
Key messages about change in schools: A literature scan for Sport New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2012 At the heart of all new programmes, initiatives, policies or curriculum documents designed for school settings is an attempt to change some aspect of school practice.…
Sport New Zealand's Young People's Survey Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 Sport New Zealand’s 2011 Young People’s Survey (YPS) is the most significant piece of research into young New Zealanders’ participation in sport and recreation in more than…
Review of Swim and Survive programmes to provide a more unified approach Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 Providing Swim and Survive programmes is the responsibility of a number of organisations and agencies in New Zealand. Prior to Swim and Survive programmes many people…
Parent and caregivers perceptions and attitudes towards children's physical activity and physical education: Results of a NZ primary schools physical activity project Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 A pilot physical activity project was trialled in 15 primary schools in Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand, with the aim to increase the quality and quantity…
Understanding Commitment and Enduring Involvement in Outdoor Recreation in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 Maintaining or increasing participants’ commitment to their recreation pursuit is an important goal for the recreation sector. Declining participation has been attributed to larger socio-demographic trends,…
Value of sport and recreation: Research Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 A growing area in sport and recreation in New Zealand and internationally is valuing contributions made by sport and recreation to society. In this section are several…
Young women's engagement in sport Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 Sport is widely regarded as a social good – something that contributes to both the health and social capital of young people. Sport is also, as…