ABSTRACT

This book critically examines the roles and contributions of different organisations in the implementation of sport policy in the UK and, therefore, provides an important guide to the complexities of implementing sport policy and of achieving policy goals through, and for, sport.

Presenting analytical chapters by leading sport researchers alongside shorter commentaries by practitioners working in the field, this book outlines the uneven path between policy planning and real-world outcomes. Adopting a multi-level analysis, this book examines the interlocking structures and challenges of organisations, from grassroots voluntary sport to national governing bodies and professional clubs, and considers the most important issues affecting UK sport policy today.

This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport policy, sport for development, sport management, sport coaching, physical education and related areas of policy such as public health, community development, social policy, public policy and education.

chapter Chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|17 pages

National Sports Agencies

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

National Governing Bodies of Sport

chapter Chapter 4|19 pages

The Active Partnerships

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

Public Health Agencies and Policy Implementation in Sport and Physical Activity

Re-thinking Partnerships and Priorities

chapter Chapter 7|18 pages

Implementation of Equality Policies

From Legislation to Lived Practices

chapter Chapter 9|19 pages

Schools

chapter Chapter 10|19 pages

Voluntary Sports Clubs

chapter Chapter 12|19 pages

Conclusions

Learning Lessons from Implementing Sport Policy