Sports Development Policy, Process and Practice

Sports development is a still growing field and the role of sports development professionals in elite sport, in schools and the community continues to expand. In this revised edition of the leading Sports Development student text, authorities in the discipline take 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.Since the publication of the first edition, there have been many changes in the way sport is resourced and managed from a governmental level to the voluntary sector. Significantly, the London 2012 Olympics have been announced. This edition includes: sports policy and equity elite performance sport and health and 'sport for all' youth sport, school PE and talent development strategic partnerships and inter-professional cooperation sports development research sports development careers. Sports Development explores policy and practice from the voluntary sector to Central Government and the EU. Courses requiring a critical approach to sports development will find this an invaluable reference.Sports Development Policy, Process and Practice, with ISBN 9780419260103 and ISBN 0419260102.