Ethics and Governance in Sport by Vanden Auweele, Yves; Cook, Elaine; Parry, Jim;

Short description:

What is, or should be, the social function of sport in a globalised, commercialised world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? This book calls for a new model of sport that goes beyond the traditional view that sport automatically encourages positive social, moral and political values. Acknowledging that sport is beset by poor practice, corruption, harmful behaviours and illegality, it explores current issues in sport ethics, governance and development. It argues that identifying the root causes of harmful behaviour, those things that are characteristic of sport, and engaging sport managers, policy makers and leaders of sport organisations, is essential if sport is to thrive.

Long description:

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.

Table of Contents:

Preface  Introduction  Part 1: Re-Thinking And Implementing Concepts And Practices In The Future Of Sport  Introduction  1. Ethics And The Integrity Of Sport: Issues For The Next Decade  2. Restoring Sport’s Integrity: Beyond Ad Hoc Solutions In Challenging Aberrations In Sport  3. Olympism In The 21^st Century  4. The ‘Fast Track’ As A Future Strategy For Achieving Gender Equality And Democracy In Sport Organizations  5. Shifting From Reducing Emotional Harm To Optimizing Growth: The Role Of Athlete-Centered Coaching  6. Ludo-Diversity: An Argument For A Pluralistic Movement Culture  Part 2: Good Governance In A Globalized Sports World  Introduction  7. Accountability In The Global Regulation Of Sport: What Does The Future Hold?  8. The Creation Of An Independent Body For The Control Of Governance In Sport Worldwide  9. The Rise And Fall Of Mega-Sport Events: The Future Is In Non-Mega-Sport Events  10. The European Union As A Normative Power In International Sport  11. We Are The Game? Player Democratization And The Reform Of Sport Governance  Part 3: Fair (Financial) Management In A Globalized Sports World  Introduction  12. The Growing Gap Between Small-And Large-Country Football Teams In Europe  13. Paradoxes In Professional Road Cycling: A Plea For A New Cycling Industry  14. Sport Is ’Not’ For All: Towards A Renewed Future For Sport For All As A Right  15. What If Sport And The Law Have Become Interlocked? The Case Of The EU  Part 4: Sport And Body Enhancement: Ethics And Possibilities  Introduction  16. Practical Self-Understanding Of Athletes And The Future Of Sport  17. A Glimpse Into The Morally Ambiguous Future Of Elite Sport: The Lance Armstrong Story  18. From Zero-Tolerance Towards Risk Reduction In Doping: Learning From The Failure Of The War On Drugs  Part 5: Re-Conceptualizing ‘Sport For Development’  Introduction  19. The Future Of Sport For Development: From Ideology To Sociology  20. The Critical Participatory Paradigm And Its Implications  21. Perspectives From The South: Sport And Development As A Priority On The International Policy Agenda  22. The Concept Of ‘Development’ And The Sport-Related (Future) Approach  Epilogue