Mackintosh Chris (Manchester Metropolitan University Uk) - Foundations Of Sport Development - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Offering a complete introduction to sport development policy and practice this book covers key theory themes issues and debates in sport development without assuming any prior knowledge on the part of the reader. It outlines the organisational landscape of sport in the UK and explains important differences across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland as well as the global context. Examining both community and elite sport it covers public private and third sectors including national and local government and national governing bodies and considers change cultural managerial social and political as an element of sport development policy strategy and operations. Every chapter includes an in - depth case study around which a seminar or tutorial can be based as well as definitions of key concepts and terminology that students and practitioners are likely to encounter during their studies or professional practice. Questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to reflect on their own work and useful guides to further reading make the book an ideal jumping off point for further study. This is the perfect foundation textbook for any sport development course taken as part of a degree program in sport development sport management or sport coaching.
Title: Foundations Of Sport Development
Author(s): Mackintosh Chris (Manchester Metropolitan University Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367345846
Pages: 222 Pages, 13 Tables, Black And White; 8 Line Drawings, Black And White; 8 Illustrations, Black And
Publication Date: 1/20/2021
Category: Sports Management & Facilities