Challenges for sport-for-all under the socio-economic conditions of South Africa

Abstract

"Sport for all" is accepted and implemented globally as an inclusive, compensatory social tool. To have a sustainable impact it has to address and understand the socio-economic conditions of a specific area or community. In this study the manifestation of Sport for all as such a tool in the South African society is evaluated by investigating the interconnectedness of Sport for all provision and the prevailing socio-economic conditions. Five challenges for sustainable Sport for all provision crystallize from the discussions: democratisation of Sport for all, the juxtaposition of Africanisation and globalisation, access and equity, empowerment and development and integrated and sustainable harnessing of resources. The article concludes by presenting critical performance indicators for sustainable Sport for all delivery in South Africa.


Key words: Sport for All, challenges, South Africa, critical performance indicators.


(Af. J. Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance: 2002 8(1): 161-175)