ABSTRACT

What is, or what should be, the function of sport in a globalized, commercialized world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? In Ethics and Governance in Sport: the future of sport imagined, an ensemble of leading international experts from across the fields of sport management and ethics calls for a new model of sport that goes beyond the traditional view that sport automatically encourages positive physical, psychological, social, moral and political values.

Acknowledging that sport is beset by poor practice, corruption, and harmful behaviors, it explores current issues in sport ethics, governance and development, considering how good governance and the positive potentials of sport can be implemented in a globalized sporting landscape. Ethics and Governance in Sport suggests a future model of sport governance based on well substantiated projections, and argues that identifying the root causes of harmful behavior, those things that are characteristic of sport, and engaging sport managers, policy makers and leaders of sport organizations, is essential if sport is to thrive.

The book’s interdisciplinary examination of sport, encompassing philosophy, sociology, economics, management and sport development, and its forward-looking approach makes it important reading for advanced students, researchers and policy makers with an interest in the place and development of modern sport. Its clear messages invite self-reflection and discussion, especially within sports organizations.

part |59 pages

Re-thinking and implementing concepts and practices in the future of sport

chapter |9 pages

Ethics and the integrity of sport

Issues for the next decade 1

chapter |9 pages

Restoring sport's integrity

Beyond ad-hoc solutions in challenging aberrations in sport 1

chapter |12 pages

Ludo-diversity

An argument for a pluralistic movement culture

part |44 pages

Good governance in a globalized sports world

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |6 pages

Accountability in the global regulation of sport

What does the future hold?

chapter |10 pages

The rise and fall of mega sport events

The future is in non-mega sport events

chapter |7 pages

We are the game?

Player democratization and the reform of sport governance

part |35 pages

Fair (financial) management in a globalized sports world

chapter |8 pages

Paradoxes in professional road cycling

A plea for a new cycling industry

chapter |7 pages

Sport is not for all

Toward a renewed future of “Sport for All” as a right

part |30 pages

Sport and body enhancement

part |46 pages

Re-conceptualizing “sport for development”

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |11 pages

The future of sport for development

From ideology to sociology

chapter |9 pages

Perspectives from the South

Sport and development as a priority on the international policy agenda

chapter |4 pages

Epilogue

The future of sport imagined