Research on Sustainable Development Factors and Countermeasures of “Campus Tennis” Project in Henan Province
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This article aimed to (1) study the current conditions and challenges of campus tennis programs in Henan Province; (2) study the key factors affecting the sustainable development of these programs using empirical data and SEM analysis; and (3) propose practical strategies and policy recommendations for enhancing program sustainability. The sample consisted of 231 participants, including 40 tennis coaches, 150 campus tennis professional school tennis team athletes, and 41 parents of students in Henan Province. Purposive sampling was used to select 231 participants for the study, including 40 tennis coaches, 150 student-athletes, and 41 parents. A Delphi-based structured questionnaire was used to gather data, and content analysis, SEM, and descriptive statistics were used for analysis. The findings revealed three key outcomes:
1. Overall, Henan's campus tennis programs were in a moderate state. Only 45% of universities had regular tennis courts, and more than half lacked certified tennis coaches. While there was institutional support, it was frequently not tailored to tennis. Despite a high level of student interest in tennis (62%), only 24% of them regularly participated.
2. SEM results confirmed five key factors influencing program sustainability: institutional support (β = 0.61, p < .001), coaching quality (β = 0.48, p < .001), student participation (β = 0.42, p < .01), infrastructure (β = 0.34, p < .05), and community involvement (β = 0.26, p < .05).
3. Practical strategies were proposed, including developing formal tennis policies, investing in facilities, training coaches, organizing engagement programs, building community partnerships, and aligning with provincial-level policy.
These results add to a sustainability model tailored to tennis and provide useful information for legislators, academic administrators, and sports instructors looking to promote campus athletics in underserved areas.
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