Successful Elite Sport Policies (Paperback)

An international comparison of the Sports Policy factors Leading to International Sporting Success (SPLISS 2.0) in 15 nations.How can nations improve their chances of winning medals in international sport?This book deals with the strategic policy planning process that underpins the development of successful national elite sport development systems. Drawing on various international competitiveness studies, it examines how nations develop and implement policies that are based on the critical success factors that may lead to competitive advantage in world sport.The book presents the results of the large-scale international SPLISS-project. In this project the research team identified, compared and contrasted elite sport policies and strategies in place for the Olympic Games and other events in 15 distinct nations. With input from 58 researchers and 33 policy makers worldwide and the views of over 3,000 elite athletes, 1,300 high performance coaches and 240 performance directors, this work is the largest benchmarking study of national elite sport policies ever conducted.

General

Imprint:	Meyer & Meyer Sport (Uk) Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2015
Authors:	Simon Shibli • Hans Westerbeek • Veerle De Bosscher • Maarten van Bottenburg
Dimensions:	239 x 165 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-1-78255-076-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Promotions
LSN:	1-78255-076-3
Barcode:	9781782550761

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