A Study on The Development Status of Campus Football in Anyi County, Nanchang City
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This study aimed to 1) examine the status of campus football development in Anyi County, Nanchang City, 2) analyze the correlations among related factors, and 3) identify the main factors affecting its development. The research was Design a survey study conducted in five primary schools using stratified sampling by stakeholder role to 100 students, 20 coaches, 50 parents, and 18 school leaders. Questionnaire validity was evaluated by five experts with an IOC average congruence index of 0.80-1.00 and reliability was confirmed with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.87. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression.
The results showed structural imbalances: 73% of schools lacked special funds, 76% of PE teachers were not football majors, and only 25% of students participated out of genuine interest. Parental support was mixed, with 46% willing to invest 1,000-2,000 RMB annually, while 26% opposed participation due to concerns about academics (68%) and injuries (32%). Correlation analysis revealed that school support (r = .72, p = .002) and resource investment (r = .81, p<.001) were strongly associated with football development, while coaching quality had no significant effect. The regression model (Adj.R² =.811) confirmed that resource input (β = 0.63, p<.001) and school support (β = 0.52, p<.001) jointly explained over 80% of developmental variation.
The research shows that the dilemma of campus football in Anyi County stems from weak policy implementation, unbalanced resource allocation, and the gap between popularization and quality. Recommendations include establishing special funds with social capital, building a multi-level coach training system, strengthening safety through family-school-medical collaboration, and correcting parental biases via cultural promotion and financial incentives.
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