Sport, Development and Environmental Sustainability

Sport, Development and Environmental Sustainability
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 9781351128605
ISBN-13 : 1351128604
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Sport, Development and Environmental Sustainability by : Rob Millington

This is the first book to consider the intersections of sport, international development and environmental sustainability. It explores the tensions between sport’s potential contribution to the environment and its rather poor record to date. Bringing together a diverse group of scholars who approach the topic from various disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, the book provides both critical and optimistic perspectives on the place of sport in sustainable development. Chapters examine and question how and whether sport contributes to sustainable development on an international scale. Attention is also paid to the place and role of Indigenous knowledge in sustainable Sport for Development, particularly as an alternative to modernization and/or in support of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Sport, Development and Environmental Sustainability is important reading for academic researchers, students and policy-makers in the fields of kinesiology, sport studies, sport sociology, leisure studies, sport management, sport media, physical cultural studies, environmental studies and sustainability and international development studies.

The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development

The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 446
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ISBN-10 : 9781000528046
ISBN-13 : 1000528049
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development by : Brian P. McCullough

The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development is a comprehensive and powerful survey of the ways in which sport engages with its social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities. It considers how sport can use its unique profile and platform to influence the attitudes of sport fans and consumers to promote positive social and environmental action around the world and to contribute to sustainable development, perhaps the most important issue of our time. The book is structured around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a section devoted to each goal that contains chapters reviewing key theory and current research, measurement and evaluation issues, and the application of current knowledge in real-world development situations. Drawing on research and expertise from management, sociology, development studies, psychology, and other disciplines, the book examines the role that sport must play in areas such as health and well-being, poverty, education, gender equality, decent work, responsible consumption, and climate action. Representing a keynote work on the wider social responsibilities of sport as both an industry and sociocultural activity, this is essential reading for any advanced student or researcher working in sport development, sport management, sport sociology, event studies, development studies, or environmental studies, and for any development practitioner or sport management professional looking to understand how to achieve positive social change in and through sport.

Sport, Performance and Sustainability

Sport, Performance and Sustainability
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 9781000883640
ISBN-13 : 1000883647
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Sport, Performance and Sustainability by : Daniel Svensson

This book examines the logic of ‘faster, higher, and stronger’ and the technoscientific revolution that has driven tremendous growth in the sports economy and in sport performance over the last 100 years. It asks whether this logic needs revisiting in the light of the climate crisis and sport’s environmental responsibilities. Drawing on multi-disciplinary work in sport history, sport pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport science, and environmental history, the book considers not only how sportification may have contributed to the growing environmental impact of sport but also whether it might be used as a tool of positive social change. It reflects on the ways that sport sets performance limits for other ethical reasons, such as doping controls, and asks whether sport could or should set limits for environmental reasons too. Sport, Performance and Sustainability touches on key themes in sport studies, including digitisation, activism, social media, empowerment, youth sport, and physical education. This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, the environment, development, sociology, or culture. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

Sport and Environmental Sustainability

Sport and Environmental Sustainability
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9781000072822
ISBN-13 : 1000072827
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Sport and Environmental Sustainability by : Greg Dingle

Drawing on recent work in sport studies, business and management, health, science, and law, this book offers a critical examination of the latest published research on sport and environmental sustainability. It examines how strategic management, policy and education influence the relationship between sport and the natural environment, and how the transmission and advancement of knowledge via research journals can, and should, have an impact on policy and practice. Covering sport at all levels, from professional to non-profit, and across all sectors of sport management, from marketing and events to facilities and communications, Sport and Environmental Sustainability makes a powerful argument for an awareness of, and need for, environmental sustainability in sport. Chapters outline the research and methods used, expose gaps in the literature and encourage opportunities for future inter-disciplinary research. Topics include sport and climate change, sport and safeguarding air and water quality, education for sustainability, and sport policy. This is an invaluable resource for researchers in sport and environmental sustainability, and academics working in sport management, business, recreation and leisure studies, and sustainability programs, as well as sport policymakers and industry practitioners.

Sport and the Environment

Sport and the Environment
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781787690295
ISBN-13 : 1787690296
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Sport and the Environment by : Brian Wilson

This volume examines sport’s relationship with the environment in the context of the ongoing climate crisis. Contributors examine how sport is implicated in environmentally damaging activities,how decisions are made about how to respond to environmental issues, who benefits most and least from these decisions.

Sport Management and the Natural Environment

Sport Management and the Natural Environment
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9781134710102
ISBN-13 : 1134710100
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Sport Management and the Natural Environment by : Jonathan M. Casper

With climate change and other environmental issues becoming increasingly prominent, any successful sport organization now has to incorporate environmental concerns into their business strategy, while all sport managers must understand how to implement environmental initiatives into their everyday business. Sport Management and the Natural Environment is the first book to introduce environmental theory and best practice in the context of sport management, demonstrating how sport organizations can become more effective and sustainable, and exploring the important advocacy role that sport organizations have in local and global communities. It considers the unique social, economic and political space that sport occupies in society, and examines the most important practical managerial issues related to sport and the environment, including: Facilities Finance and accounting Leadership Marketing, communication and digital media Operations Stakeholder relations Strategic planning Including contributions from leading academics and practitioners, Sport Management and the Natural Environment is the perfect foundation text for any course touching on environmental issues or social responsibility in sport, and essential reading for any sport manager looking to improve their professional practice.

Understanding Sports Coaching

Understanding Sports Coaching
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 0415307392
ISBN-13 : 9780415307390
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Sports Coaching by : Tania Cassidy

'Understanding Sports Coaching' is relevant for working with athletes of all abilities. It explores every aspect of coaching practice and includes practical exercises to encourage reflective practice and to highlight the issues faced by the successful sports coach.

Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity

Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 9783319639079
ISBN-13 : 3319639072
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity by : Marta Peris-Ortiz

This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports management and policy. Sports activity is a rapidly growing and evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism. In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry, whether public or private, to be successful, proper management strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis, quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use of resources. Featuring case examples from several countries, including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of managerial issues across this dynamic industry.

Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement

Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1433827875
ISBN-13 : 9781433827877
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement by : Keith A. Kaufman

This book is a comprehensive resource on the history, theory, and practice of mindfulness in sport. The authors present their empirically-supported, six-session mindfulness program adapted for specific athletic populations.

Greenwashing Sport

Greenwashing Sport
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9781317333470
ISBN-13 : 1317333470
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Greenwashing Sport by : Toby Miller

Professional sports promote their green credentials and yet remain complicit in our global environmental crisis Sports are responsible for significant carbon footprints through stadium construction and energy use, player and spectator travel, and media coverage. The impact of sports on climate change is further compounded by sponsorship deals with the gas and petroleum industries—imbuing those extractive corporations with a positive image by embedding them within the everyday pleasure of sport. Toby Miller argues that such activities amount to "greenwashing". Scrutinizing motor racing, association football, and the Olympics, Miller weighs up their environmental policies, their rhetoric of conservation and sustainability, and their green credentials. The book concludes with the role of green citizenship and organic fan activism in promoting pro-environmental sports. This is a must-read for students and researchers in media, communications, sociology, cultural studies, and environmental studies.