| Real-life challenges |
|
Sport as a tool for development |
|
Physical inactivity leading to childhood obesity and increased rates of heart disease
and diabetes. In South Africa, the problem is accentuated because most schools no
longer feature sport or physical education as a compulsory part of their curriculum |
This project focuses on encouraging mass participation in sport at grassroots level
and involving young people in physical activity and improving fitness levels, living
a healthy and balanced life away from spending excessive time in front of the TV
or TV/computer game screens. Assisting in community development through giving young
people the tools and motivation to be more active throughout their school years
and beyond, contributing towards an active and winning nation. |
|
Drug abuse, alcohol abuse and crime are incessantly becoming more prevalent among
young people in South Africa.
|
This project assists in creating pathways through sport and provides young people
with a positive and healthy alternative rather than involving themselves in this
type of antisocial behaviour. The coaches and educators find themselves in a position
to create awareness and educate young people on the devastating effects of living
this kind of lifestyle.
|
|
HIV/Aids and its resulting impact on young people and their family and community
structures |
This project uses sport and physical activity as a means of raising awareness about
HIV/AIDS and motivating behavioural change amongst young people. Sport is one of
the best ways of attracting this target group (young people) and creating an environment
conducive to sharing positive messages about HIV/AIDS and forming an alliance against
the ravages of HIV/AIDS. |
|
High rates of truancy leading to crime and the lack of emphasis placed on the importance
of education. |
Through structured educational workshops, learners are informed about the importance
of going to school and achieving good grades as well as engaging in sport and physical
activity. Workshop topics include: the importance of education as a foundation for
life (especially maths and science), careers in sport, healthy nutrition, first
aid, life skills courses and the requirements of becoming a sports coach or administrator. |
|
Lack of participation in sport by girls. In South Africa, sport is still dominated
by males, both at the level of playing and even more so at the level of leadership |
An ongoing objective of this project is to increase equity in sport by increasing
the participation of girls. The project also focuses on introducing girls to historically
male-dominated sports and empowering female role models in sport and fostering female
leaders and coaches. |
|
Lack of exposure to sport and quality coaching and resources. |
This project provides young people with proper exposure to sport suited to their
own level of development as well as introducing or reintroducing new sports into
schools and communities. The aim is to ensure that young people have access to quality
coaching and to the best resources available. |
|
Lack of self-esteem amongst young people. This is often attributed to the socio-economic
standing or living conditions of many previously disadvantaged young people. |
This project gives young people experiences through sport that raise their self
esteem and teach them a mutual respect for both team-mates and opponents. By creating
a reinforcing enough environment, young people are encouraged to be limitless in
their thinking, try new things and discover new talents leading to increased self-acceptance,
self-confidence, self-worth, self-value and self-respect.
|