S14-4 The unique role of community sport motivators in ‘connecting the dots’ in the Netherlands

Abstract Purpose In 98 % of all municipalities in the Netherlands, community sport motivators (in Dutch: Buurtsportcoaches) connect the dots between the sports sector, social sector, schools, care and childcare and even more. Their goal: motivating people of all ages to take up sport or become physically more active. Project description With now almost 6.000 of these professionals, their role is vital in Dutch sport policy and implementation, with tasks such as physical activity education, organizing events and activities, and advise clubs and childcare organizations. They work with local and... Mehr ...