Publication Date
Spring 4-2025
Presentation Length
15 minutes
College
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Department
Honors Program
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Knowledge
Faculty Advisor
Carolyn Spellings
SPARK Session
11:45-12:45 JMC 308
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
Recent studies show that participating in sports leads to lower levels of anxiety, depression, and hyperactivity in children while also fostering higher self-esteem (Tahira, 2023). In Mexico, 67% of girls are inactive (Provoking Sport, 2023). However, there has been little direct research conducted in Mexico to illustrate and exemplify the benefits of sports for girls and women. Additionally, there are few role models for them to look up to who share their cultural background, as most examples come from other countries. This creates a cycle that hinders cultural and societal growth, as well as creates a barrier to sports participation.
Dale Vuelta is a non-profit organization based in Mexico City, Mexico. It is a purpose-driven company that uses multimedia to help bridge the gap between girls and their sports participation by connecting them to safe environments and facilities where they can play sports, primarily in Mexico City and surrounding areas.
This project aims to collaborate with female Latin American Belmont students and Dale Vuelta participants to share their stories, demonstrating the profound impact of sports on individuals regardless of gender. Using community-based participatory research methods, researchers have conducted interviews with the assistance of female Latino Belmont students to gain a deeper understanding of their personal experiences and the role of sports in their lives. Selected stories have been transformed into 90-second videos, which will be shared and posted by Dale Vuelta to inspire and encourage young girls across Mexico and in the Dale Vuelta program to engage in sports and experience its many benefits.
Recommended Citation
Tahira, S. (2023, February 7). The Association Between Sports Participation and Mental Health Across the Lifespan. International Journal of Sports Studies for Health. https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/Intjssh/article/view/2158/2587 Provoking Sport. (2023). "Provoking Sport Creative Business e-gency - About Us" (pp. 3). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlQejO0SUeCE2XIYJMP1MZRExIkGUIPD/view
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