Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Patty Bohn
The role of municipal recreation agencies in the delivery of community youth sport programs and volunteer coaches training in the state of New Hampshire
This project provided information to the New Hampshire Recreation and Park Association (NHRPA) for use in the development of a state-wide youth sports coaches training program. Patty gained valuable research experience to enhance her preparation for graduate school, while at the same time making an important contribution to New Hampshire's initiatives in the development of youth sports coaching standards. Patty received $500 for her work on this award, and an additional $400 to offset research expenses associated with the study. Through this study Patty worked collaboratively with Dr. Barcelona and analyzed the current youth sport coaching education literature and assessed the current competencies of New Hampshire youth sport coaches. Patty's UROP proposal continued the tradition of undergraduate research in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy.