Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations

The textbook is the market-leading textbook for sport governance and policy courses, covering every level of sport and introducing practical managerial activities essential for governance and policy development. The new edition includes new chapters on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), esports, and governance in times of crisis, with international cases and examples. It also encourages readers to reflect on DEI in every chapter and includes teaching and learning features.

Format: Hardback
Length: 478 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook is the go-to resource for sport governance and policy courses, especially in the wake of recent scandals and crises that have highlighted the importance of good governance in the world of sport. Covering a wide range of sporting levels, from amateur and community to professional and international, it provides a thorough introduction to the practical managerial activities essential for governance and policy development.

The new edition of this textbook has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, including new chapters on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), esports, and governance in times of crisis. These chapters provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that sport organizations face in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as in navigating the rapidly evolving esports industry.

In addition to these new chapters, the textbook includes even more international cases and examples, showcasing the global impact of sport governance and policy. These cases provide students with real-world examples of the issues and challenges that sport organizations face in different parts of the world, and help them to apply the theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to practical situations.

One of the key features of this textbook is its emphasis on encouraging readers to reflect on DEI in every chapter. This reflective approach helps students to develop a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges that arise in sport, and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.

The textbook also includes a range of useful teaching and learning features in every chapter, including case studies, discussion questions, and exercises. These features help students to engage with the material and to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. Additionally, ancillaries such as a full test bank and PowerPoint slides are provided to support instructors in their teaching efforts.

In conclusion, this comprehensive textbook is an essential resource for anyone studying sport governance and policy. Its up-to-date content, emphasis on DEI, and practical teaching and learning features make it an invaluable tool for students and professionals in the field. Whether you are a student, coach, administrator, or policymaker, this textbook will help you to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to promote good governance and policy development in the world of sport.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032300474
Edition number: 5 ed