Abstract
Following the Kazan Action Plan of 2017, national ministries pronounced their dedication to promote active living across the life span for South African citizens. The lack of scientific evidence about specific mechanisms and influences on active living in impoverished communities informs the premise of this research. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing active participation in structured physical activity and sport across the lifespan in selected impoverished communities in Gauteng. By utilising a comprehensive theoretical lens, the study provides an in-depth understanding of the barriers and opportunities for active living. Making use of a descriptive and exploratory research design, qualitative and quantitative data were integrated for theme generation and contextualisation. Representing the youngest age cohort, school-going research participants (N=246) completed questionnaires and 50 of them also took part in focus group discussions at three different schools. Interviews were conducted with 12 men and 12 women of different age cohorts (between 16 years to 74 years of age) in three different communities (Mamelodi, Hammanskraal and Soweto) to develop insightful case study analysis...
D.Phil. (Sport Management)