Sport and Health: Exploring the Current State of Play (ICSSPE Perspectives)

Synopsis

It is a common assumption that sport is good for us and that participation in sport embodies public health benefits. With sport being increasingly used to deliver public health interventions worldwide, this book critically examines the rationale and evidence for sport as a public health policy tool. Featuring contributions from the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia, it sheds new light on an emerging field of research which has significant implications for public health across the globe. Each chapter looks at the effectiveness of sport interventions across the lifespan for biological, psychological and social benefits, including those that utilise a settings-based approach to health promotion such as schools and professional sport clubs. Drawing on cutting-edge research which examines policy and practice at community and elite levels, this book addresses key topics such as education, engaging children and young adults, mental health, sport sponsorship and volunteering. Sport and Health: Exploring the Current State of Play is important reading for all students, scholars and policy makers with an interest in the sociology of sport, physical activity and public health.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

256 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351970143

Related ISBNs:

9781315266459, 9781138290228, 9780367247621

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

10/02/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Daniel Parnell and Peter Krustrup

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Health, Mind and Body, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Daniel Parnell

Edited by:

Peter Krustrup