Table 3 The top three facilitating factors per phase based on ranking by NAPSE program coordinators (n = 12)
Phase (total number of factors in phase) | Top three factors | Mean ranking scorea | Range assigned rankingsb |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Program development (n = 12) | • The program matches the target group’s needs, wishes and possibilities | 1.1 | 1–2 |
• The program is easy to implement locally | 3.8 | 2–7 | |
• Low threshold for participation of inactive people | 3.9 | 1–7 | |
2. Organizational (pre)conditions (n = 10) | • Having a “dedicated” program coordinator | 2.9 | 1–8 |
• Sufficient time (in man-hours) to coordinate the program | 3.1 | 1–6 | |
• Internal support for the program | 3.9 | 1–9 | |
3. Recruiting local sports clubs (n = 10) | • Providing a complete (readily usable) package to sports clubs | 3.8 | 1–7 |
• Approaching sports clubs personally | 4.3 | 1–10 | |
• Support for the program by sports clubs | 4.7 | 1–10 | |
4. Recruiting participants (n = 9) | • Support for the program by the target group | 3.3 | 1–6 |
• A good promotion/marketing strategy nationally and locally | 3.4 | 1–8 | |
• The sports activities are organized in close proximity to the target group | 3.6 | 1–6 | |
5. Local implementation (n = 8) | • Enthusiastic people within sports clubs delivering (high-)quality performances | 2.9 | 1–7 |
• Sports clubs are (personally) supported by the NSF when implementing the program locally | 3.8 | 1–7 | |
• Availability of follow-up sports activities locally that match participants’ needs, wishes and possibilities | 3.8 | 1–8 | |
6. Securing continuation of the program (n = 7) | • The program is part of the NSF’s long-term policy | 2.6 | 1–5 |
• The NSF has sufficient financial resources available to continue the program/secure the program for the future | 2.7 | 1–6 | |
• The program is part of the sports club’s long-term policy | 3.0 | 1–6 |