The Impact of implementing scientific protocols in talent identification for Track Sprints in Harare schools

Author

Paruwani, Munyaradzi B.

Title

The Impact of implementing scientific protocols in talent identification for Track Sprints in Harare schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of implementing scientific protocols in talent identification for track sprints in Harare Schools. The objective of the study was to get deeper insights into domains of talent identification in schools which included an investigation into the extent to which scientific protocols are being used, the rationale behind the current protocol choice as well as to identify and propose specific scientific protocols to improve talent identification for track sprinters in Harare schools. The research findings provide a baseline for various stakeholders such as schools in Harare, Athletics Board, Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation, Sports and Recreation Commission, coaches and many other sports stakeholders into the impact of talent identification and its various subdomains in schools in line with decision making, policy formulation and resource allocation. The data was collected using the mixed methods approach using Questionnaires for quantitative data and interviews for qualitative data. Methodological triangulation data analysis technique was used to interpret the findings and this gave the researcher deeper insights about the study. Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software was used to present and analyze the qualitative data and NVivo software was used to present and analyze qualitative data. The research showed that the greater Harare schools acknowledge that implementing scientific protocols in their talent identification protocols has to a larger extent improved their overall program results. The researcher identified and recommended scientific protocols such as physiological assessment, biomechanical assessment, genetic profiling, anthropometric assessment and psychological assessment as best practice protocols for the success of talent identification in schools.

Date

July 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Scientific Protocols,

Talent Identification,

Track Sprinters,

Harare Schools.

Supervisor

Miss. Munhamo,