1. Research Goals and Methods

■ Research Background and Goals

￮ With growing recognition of health as a fundamental value in individuals’ lives, local governments, alongside national frameworks, are becoming increasingly crucial for effective and sustainable policy implementation.

￮ The current context highlights the need for comprehensive reforms at the local government level, including the provision of high-quality sports infrastructure, user-centered support systems, and practice-oriented community sports policies.

￮ The persistently low levels of physical activity among adolescents and older adults in Jeonbuk necessitate targeted policy interventions to promote their participation in community sports.

￮ Accordingly, this study proposes policy measures to advance community sports by formulating mid- to long-term visions, strategic roadmaps, and priority initiatives.

■ Research Scope and Methods

￮ The temporal and spatial scope of this study encompasses patterns of community sports participation in Jeonbuk State from 2019 to 2023.

￮ To derive effective policy measures and exemplary cases, this study adopts a threefold approach: a literature review of the community sports landscape and challenges, an analysis of central government policy trends, and an assessment of international best practices.

￮ Furthermore, it examines statistical data from the National Survey on Sports for All and related raw datasets, including the National Leisure Activity Survey, the Survey of the Elderly, and the Jeonbuk State Social Survey, to inform policy directions for expanding community sports participation.

2. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations

■ Key Findings

￮ (Strategic Element 1: Equity) Findings from case studies and statistical analyses underscore the importance of closing participation gaps in community sports by expanding programs for all age groups.

￮ (Strategic Element 2: Accessibility) Improving access to community sports facilities and information is essential to promoting sports participation.

￮ (Strategic Element 3: Continuity) A self-reinforcing participation cycle should be established by facilitating program sharing among participants and implementing targeted initiatives to engage non-participants.

￮ (Strategic Element 4: Engagement) Engagement in sports should be fostered through participatory events and specialized programs for recreational and advanced participants.

■ Policy Recommendations

￮ (Enhancing Equity in Sports Participation) Equity in sports participation should be enhanced through data-driven policy refinement, support for family-based activities, and customized programs

￮ (Expanding Access to Sports Facilities and Information) Expanding access to sports facilities and information requires creating sport-friendly environments and developing integrated information platforms.

￮ (Ensuring Continuity in Sports Participation) Sustained participation should be supported through long-term events, league structures, and specialized programs for socially underserved groups, thereby embedding sports activities into daily routines.

￮ (Deepening Engagement in Sports Programs) Engagement in sports activities should be deepened by introducing and scaling region-specific programs that enable active engagement and sustained user satisfaction. 

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