Impact of Sport

Introduction

Sports promote social interaction, which may contribute to a dynamic, resilient and inclusive society. To create valuable social interactions, sports organisations must be able to cope with increasingly diverse communities.

A considerable task for the traditional sports club, which requires new forms of collaboration between sports clubs, residents, local and national government, public and private organisations.

About the research group

Mission

The Impact of Sport research group focuses on promoting social vitality, inclusion and resilience by strengthening organisations, professionals and volunteers involved in sports management. The research investigates how to positively enhance the social impact of sport in urban areas facing important social issues and challenges, especially in ethnically diverse communities.

Vision

Impact of Sport researchers are working within communities alongside residents, sports associations and other sports providers, students, municipalities, public and private organisations. Action research and innovations from living labs generate new useful knowledge on cooperation and co-existence, unlocking potential (new) organisational forms, practical skills for sports professionals and volunteers and a new, positive impact of sport on society. The research group works in a demand-driven and practice-oriented manner, in The Hague and beyond.

About the professor

dr. Koen Breedveld

Koen Breedveld started as the new Professor of Impact of Sports on 1 January 2023. Following on from an excellent career in sports research and as Director of Reddingsbrigade Nederland, he is now keen to pass on his experience to students and lecturers. “Connecting research and practice has always been important to me. Allowing more people to benefit from the power of sports, thanks to the knowledge we develop together: that’s my goal for the research group”.

06 - 28 33 40 42
k.breedveld@hhs.nl

Team

Fenna van Marle

06 - 28 37 50 01
f.c.m.vanmarle@hhs.nl

Nynke Burgers

06 - 23 55 20 38
n.burgers@hhs.nl

Liset Schrijvers

06 - 86 80 95 84
l.bj.schrijvers@hhs.nl

Projects

The Hague Sportkwartier Living Labs

We are working together with residents, students, local sports organisations and companies in 'living labs'. These are places in the neighbourhoods where we can fully leverage the creative energy of urban residents in an informal setting. We are experimenting with innovative sports activities and new forms of organisation and connection.

Minor Impact of Sport

The Impact of Sport minor is part of the continuous learning track developed by The Hague University of Applied Sciences for the Haags Sportkwartier. Here we teach tomorrow’s professionals what they need to develop an appropriate range of sports activities and exercise in and with the neighbourhood.

Sport and Exercise Professor Platform

The Sport and Exercise professor platform connects professors so they can exchange knowledge and collaborate. This leads to the efficient and effective development and use of knowledge.

All projects