Table 2.
Indicators of a health promoting sports federation.
| Indicators | Questions | Data sources |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational determinants | ||
| Engagement from national sports federation (importance) | How important is HP for the national sports federation? | Policy document Board discourse Code of conduct |
| HP policy planning | What types of HP activities does the national sports federation commit to in the policy documents? How many HP activities does the national sports federation plan per year? | Policy document |
| HP policy implementation | How many HP activities does the national sports federation undertake per year, based on policy? How many sports clubs and their members take part in the activities? What are the characteristics of these clubs and individual members? | Policy document Annual Report |
| HP monitoring and evaluation | Are HP activities monitored? Are their outcomes and impacts evaluated? What are the HP perceptions of the sports clubs and members taking part in them? | Annual report, strategic monitoring and evaluation plan |
| HP programs | Does the national sports federation have dedicated programs related to health topics or HP? How are they implemented? | Website |
| Training on HP | How is HP embedded in mandatory coach training? Is there any specific training related to health topics or HP to clubs/club members?? |
Website, training course documents |
| HP decision making process | Who is appointed within the national sports federation for HP? Who is involved in the decision-making process about HP activities and how are decisions made? | Website, policy document, notes of (board) meetings |
| Participative approach | Can the sports clubs or club members be involved in the sports federation’s decision-making process? | Description of the organization or human resources structure |
| Presence of safeguarding for members | Are there opportunities for sports clubs members to report misconduct to the national sports federation? | Code of conduct, critical incident plan |
| Environmental determinants | ||
| Presence of HP or prevention measures for (elite) sports participants | Are specific HP regulations in place for training and/or competitions? | Website; code of conduct |
| Presence of a first aid kit, defibrillator | Are affiliated clubs equipped with a first aid kit and a defibrillator? | Annual report, survey, program description |
| Presence of guidelines for safe and sustainable environment | Are affiliated clubs encouraged to invest in safe and sustainable infrastructures and material? | Annual report, survey, program description |
| Economic determinants | ||
| Financial investment (human and material) | How much does the national sports federation invest in HP? Is HP a priority in terms of resources? |
Budget, annual report, human resources |
| Presence of corporate social responsibility investment | Does the national sports federation have a corporate social responsibility plan or activities? | Strategic plan, annual report |
| Presence of partnership with organization supporting HP | Does the national sports federation partner with HP organizations or HP professionals? Or with other organizations to invest in HP? | Strategic plan; programs description; website |
| Social determinants | ||
| HP values | Does the national sports federation promote HP values (see figure above)? | Website, policy document, program description |
| Communication of HP | Is HP part of internal (within the national sports federation and affiliated clubs) and external (public and partners) communication strategies? | Mention of HP or health topics in newsletter, website, press release, on social media |
| Visibility of HP | Is HP explicitly mentioned in the communication and policy document of the national sports federation? | Social media, website |