Elite Sport and Sport-for-All - Bridging the Two Cultures? (Hardcover)

Sport is often perceived as being divided into two separate domains: mass participation and elite . In many countries, policy and funding in these two fields are managed by separate agencies, and investment is often seen as a choice between the two. Elite Sport and Sport-for-All explores the points of connection and sources of tension between elite and mass participation sport. The book's multi-disciplinary and international line-up of contributors seeks to define, examine, and develop solutions to this problematic relationship. Drawing on research and case studies from around the world-with examples from Denmark, Canada, South Africa and Israel-the book explores key contemporary issues including: does effective talent identification require depth of participation? do elite performances inspire greater participation? the role of the Paralympic movement in mass participation and elite sport; and the economic aspects of their co-existence. The first study of its kind, Elite Sport and Sport-for-All addresses a central dichotomy in sport policy and, as such, is important reading for all students, researchers, policy-makers or administrators working in sport development and policy.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	ICSSPE Perspectives
Release date:	August 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Richard Bailey • Margaret Talbot
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	148
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-82190-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-82190-X
Barcode:	9781138821903

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