Table 1 Description Dutch NAPSE sporting programs
NSF | Sporting program | Target group | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | Start to Run | Adults | Six-week training program for novice runners aimed at running 3Â km continuously. The program is offered by athletics clubs and running stores. |
Judo | Judo in school | Children, adolescents | During a few weeks judo lessons in school provided by a qualified judo trainer. |
Walking | Through 4 days Marches | Adults | Six-month training program for the Four Days Marches of Nijmegen. Participants can take part in the program individually or at a walking club. |
Walking | Working by Walking | Adults | Walking program of at least 16Â weeks aimed at improving health parameters. The program is provided by qualified walking trainers. |
Gymnastics | Trendy Weeks for Masters | Older adults (45+) | During 8–12 weeks gymnastic classes with a specific theme (e.g. Move on music) at a gymnastics club. |
Hockey | Fit Hockey | Older adults (50+) | Hockey played in a team with soft sticks and soft balls; training opportunities are provided continuously at the hockey club. |
Swimming | My Swimming Coach | Adults | A membership of the NSF, including access to an online swimming coach and opportunities to participate in swim clinics and events. |
Bridge | Thinking and Doing | Older adults (55+) | A project of two years in which bridge is used to create communities of older people. After a year physical activities are offered. |
Sportive cycling | Cycle-Fit | Adults | Six-week training program for novice cyclers (speed cycling, mountain biking). The program is offered by (sportive) cycling clubs and cycling stores. |
Sportive cycling | Cycle & Enjoy Nature | Older adults (45+) | Regular recreational cycling activities with a focus on relaxing and enjoying nature at a cycling club; or and individual introduction package including a cycling magazine, a training manual, a map with cycling routes and a calendar with cycling events. |
Triathlon | Trio-Triathlon | Adults | Organization of Trio-Triathlon (the three sports of a triathlon are performed by three different individuals) events. |
Volleyball | Beach volleyball | Children, adolescents, adults | Organization of different beach volleyball activities (e.g. clinics, tournaments, workshops) at schools, (beach) volleyball clubs, companies and (beach) volleyball events. |
Volleyball | Cool Moves Volley | Children | A volleyball approach adapted to the abilities and needs of kids. Training opportunities are provided continuously at volleyball clubs; clinics are provided in schools. |
Volleyball | Ultimate Volley Xperience | Adolescents | A volleyball event in a Caribbean atmosphere. The event is held at a special location and includes music and spectacular side-events. |