College - Author 1
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department - Author 1
Experience Industry Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Date
12-2024
Primary Advisor
Brian Greenwood, College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences, Experience Industry Management Department
Abstract/Summary
In response to the unprecedented scrutiny following the Larry Nassar case, USA Gymnastics initiated comprehensive policy reforms aimed at strengthening the safeguarding framework for its minor athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine the organization's current minor athlete abuse prevention policies and evaluate their effectiveness. A case study was conducted on USA Gymnastics through a tool created by the researcher with data collected from USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy, the US Center for Safe Sport, and USA Gymnastics governing structure. While USA Gymnastics has created a formidable policy to protect its minor athletes, significant gaps still remain. The Recommendations of this study focus on mandated education and increased representation for athletes, as well as measures to better ensure the integrity of the existing policies.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/expindsp/37