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Kevin (Ed) Hylton - Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice, third edition - 9780415675802 - V9780415675802
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Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice, third edition

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Description for Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice, third edition Paperback. This title takes a critical look at how those engaging in sports development are challenged with devising better and more effective ways of promoting interest, participation and performance in sport. Editor(s): Hylton, Kevin. Num Pages: 392 pages, 21 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPQB; KNSP; WSB; WSD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 712.

At a time of profound change in the economic, social, political and sporting landscape, sport development faces important challenges. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice is still the most detailed, authoritative and comprehensive guide to all aspects of contemporary sport development.

This book examines the roles of those working in and around sport development and explores the most effective methods by which professionals and volunteers can promote interest, participation or performance in sport. Combining essential theory with practical analysis, the book covers key topics, themes and issues found on the sport development ... Read more

  • Sport policy
  • Developing ‘Sport for All’
  • Community sport development
  • Partnerships in sport
  • PE and school sport
  • Sport and health
  • Resources for developing sport
  • Voluntary sports clubs
  • Sport development and coaching
  • Disability and sport development
  • Researching and evaluating sport development
  • The Olympic and Paralympic Games
  • International sport and development

Each chapter contains a full range of pedagogical features to aid learning and understanding, including revision questions, and case studies, while a new companion website provides additional teaching and learning resources, including useful weblinks for students and PowerPoint slides and a test bank for lecturers. Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice is an invaluable resource for all students, researchers and professionals working in sport development.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415675802
SKU
V9780415675802
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About Kevin (Ed) Hylton
Kevin Hylton is Professor of Social Sciences in Sport, Leisure and Education, Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Kevin’s research interests focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in sport, leisure and education. Kevin has been heavily involved in community sport development and works with equality bodies such as the Runnymede Trust. Kevin’s publications include Sports Development: Policy, Process and Practice ... Read more

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