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Sport as a Social Development Tool

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Kirsten Spencer

Kirsten Spencer

Co-authored by Tristan Brotherton, NZ Touch

Auckland University of Technology

Tāmaki Touched sporting modules have been delivered to the Glen Innes community, engaging over 2100 participants. However, the sporting outcomes are secondary to the social outcomes of the programme.

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Sport as a Social Development Tool- Evaluating the Perceived Effectiveness of the Touch NZ Community Projects.pdf 3.2MB PDF

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