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Introduction
Research within Gymnastics England is directed by the main aims of the organisation i.e. to increase and sustain participation in our sport; to improve quality of provision; and to improve performance throughout the pathway. Strategic planning for Gymnastics England is related to these aims and is centred on the areas of Workforce Development (the people involved in gymnastics), Club Development and Opportunities to Perform and Achieve (competition and performance programmes). Any research that is conducted from 2009-2013 will be related to these strategic areas.
The aim of research within Gymnastics England is:
‘To produce an evidence base that will underpin policies and programmes, and that will allow informed decision making to occur to support and improve the experiences of gymnastics participants in England.’
The need for Research:
- Improve our understanding of the factors affecting gymnastics
- Increase knowledge about the sport
- Provide solutions to gymnastics specific problems
- Explain a phenomenon
- Help with the planning of new programmes and systems
Benefits of Research:
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Gives decision makers the appropriate information before decisions are made
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Allows us to predict future events based on past trends
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Gains knowledge about gymnastics that is specific to current issues for members
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Can provide a case to secure funding
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Allows us to provide a service that our members want
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Allows us to measure achievements and progress towards our aims and objectives i.e. determine Key Success Factors
Research Areas
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Research for Workforce Development
- Research for Club Development
- Research for Opportunities to Perform and Achieve
- External research
Contact – Seyram Atubra, Researcher, Gymnastics England E: seyram.atubra@gymnasticsengland.org
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