Table 1 Examples of potential assets developed in older sport participants
From: Sport participation and positive development in older persons
Asset type | Examples |
|---|---|
External assets | Â |
 Support | Presence of social support from family members and friends |
 Empowerment | Empowered by those around them, reinforcement of positive attitudes towards older persons |
 Boundaries and expectations | Encouragement from those around them to do well, has friends that model positive behavior |
 Constructive use of time | Limited time spent ‘unengaged’ with life, time spent in productive activities |
Internal assets | Â |
 Commitment to learning | Continued challenge of current abilities and skills |
 Positive values | Continued reinforcement of concepts of fair play, sportspersonship, etc. |
 Social competencies | Continued development and reinforcement of empathy, sensitivity and friendship skills |
 Positive identity | Sense of personal power and a positive view of personal future |