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Study the role, impact, and influence of sport in society.
The fifth edition of Social Issues in Sport provides updated content and fresh perspectives on critical issues in sport, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and professionals. It delves into current trends in sport and examines complex ways that sport interconnects with politics, economics, religion, race, gender, and more. The textbook is intended for those exploring sport objectively for the first time, aiming to understand the role sport plays in society and in their personal lives.
Updates include the following:
New statistics on youth sport participation and trends in youth team sports, including a new focus on mental health and coach training
Examinations of high-profile coaching scandals, deviant behavior, and violence in sport, as well as strategies for promoting fair play and ethical conduct
Conversations surrounding the importance of diversity and inclusion and efforts to address racial and economic disparities, visibility of women's sports, and gender issues in sport
Information on the increasing attention given to NIL policies
Advancements in adaptive sport technology and inclusive fitness programs
The text's approachable presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to stimulate critical thinking and enhance student engagement. To enrich the reading experience, students will find learning objectives, chapter introductions, key terms, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and engaging sidebars throughout the text. New to this edition are interviews with seasoned sport professionals, providing practical real-world insights on a variety of topics. Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include case studies for each chapter, all-new video interviews featuring author Nalani Butler, flash cards, supplemental video lectures, and chapter quizzes.
Part I defines terms and establishes the purpose and importance of studying sport in society. Part II explores sport as an institution and delves into how it functions in relation to other institutions such as schools, colleges, and the Olympics. Part III focuses on the interaction between culture and sport and lays out the significance of social issues in the sport world, including sporting behavior, ethics, and morals; race and ethnicity; gender; and social class.
Social Issues in Sport, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, offers an accessible pathway to understanding the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. Students will gain an appreciation for how sport has developed as both a component and reflection of our society.
Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.
Contents
Part I. Studying Sports in Society
Chapter 1. Sport and How We Study It
Sport Through the Ages
Definition of Sport
Study of Sport
Research Methods in Sport
Social Theories
Current Status of Sport Sociology
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2. Impact of Sport Participants and Sport Spectators
Sport Participation
Trends in Sport Participation
Factors Affecting Sport Participation and Spectatorship
Sport Spectators
Marketing to Spectators
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3. Impact of Sport Business, Management, and Media
Sport and the Economy
Ownership in Professional Sport
Sport as Monopoly
Recreational Sport as a Business
Sports Management as a Profession
Sport and Media Evolution
Interplay of Sport and Media
How Sport Affects the Media
How Sport-Related Social Issues Affect the Media
Ideology of Sport Through the Media
Summary
Discussion Questions
Part II. Sport as an Institution
Chapter 4. Youth Sport and Development Through Sport
Organized Youth Sport
History and Benefits of Youth Sport
Current Status of Youth Sport
Sponsors of Youth Sport
Privatization of Youth Sport
Youth Development Through Sport and Physical Activity
Categories of Youth Sport Development Programs
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5. Coaching and Leadership in Sport
Influence of Coaches
Status of Coaching
Coaching at Different Levels of Sport
Coaching Personality
Coaching Leadership Styles
Challenges for the Future of Coaching
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6. Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Sport
Interscholastic Sport
Intercollegiate Sport
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7. International Sport and the Modern Olympic Games
Globalization of Modern Sport
U.S. Influence on World Sport
The Olympics
FIFA and the World Cup
Athletes, Coaches, and Sport Labor Migration
Summary
Discussion Questions
Part III. Sport, Society, and Culture
Chapter 8. Sporting Behavior, Ethics, and Moral Behavior
Sporting Behavior at Different Levels of Sport
Youth Attitudes
Development of Moral and Ethical Values
Moral Values Applied to Sport
Moral Values Taught Through Sport
Strategies for Good Sporting Behavior
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9. Race, Ethnicity, and Sport
Classifications of Race and Ethnicity
Sport Participation Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Sport and Promoting Equality
Racial and Ethnic Minorities as Sport Leaders
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 10. Gender and Sport
Gender and Sex Classifications
Women, Girls, and Sport
Women and Sport Before Title IX
Title IX
Women and Sport After Title IX
Social Issues in Women's Sport
Global Status of Women in Sport
Barriers for Women in Sport
Golden Age of Sport Reborn
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11. Social Class and Sport
Social Class
Social Class and Sport Activity
Control of Amateur and Professional Sport
Class Mobility in Sport
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 12. Sport Experiences for Special Populations and Older Adults
Americans with Disabilities Act
American Disability Rights Movement
Sport Participation for Athletes With a Physical Disability
Sport Participation for Athletes With an Intellectual Disability
Sport Participation for Older Athletes
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 13. Religion and Sport
Religion and Sport in History
Christian Influence on Sport
Sport and Religions Outside of Christianity
Use of Religion in Sport by Athletes
Use of Sport by Athletes to Promote Religious Beliefs
Use of Religion by Coaches, Organizations, and Owners
Organizations Using Sport to Promote Religion
Using Sport to Promote Christian Colleges and Secondary Schools
Conflict Between Sport and Religion
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 14. Government, Politics, and Sport
Government Promotion of Physical Activity and Health
Government in Sport
Government Promotion of Identity and Unity Among Citizens
Nationalism and Sport
Sport and the Promotion of Social Values
Politics Within Sport
Sports Diplomacy
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 15. Deviance, Doping, and Violence in Sport
Underconformity Versus Overconformity
Destructive and Unhealthy Behaviors
Emotion and Sport
Breaking Free From Gender Stereotypes
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 16. Future Trends in Sport
Social Trends
Conflict Between Performance Sport and Participation Sport
Effects of Social Changes
Effects of Spectatorship
Data Analytics and Technology
Effects of the Electronic Media
Environmental Sustainability
Will Sport Change?
Who Will Lead the Way?
Who Will Fight for Change?
Summary
Discussion Questions
