Social Issues in Sport 4th Edition With HKPropel Access

Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to the study of sport as a social phenomenon. It explores current trends in sport and examines complex connections between sport and politics, economics, religion, race, gender, youth, and more. Author Ronald Woods draws on his experience of more than 40 years as a professor, coach, and sport administrator to explore modern sport from historical and cultural perspectives. New coauthor B. Nalani Butler offers a fresh perspective to the study of sport from an emerging generation of Black female scholars. She draws on her background as an athlete and professor, and leverages her international experience from working with the Center for Sport, Peace and Society and the International Olympic Academy (IOA). The text’s presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to keep students engaged.

Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, addresses the Common Professional Component topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). The text remains grounded in practical application and provides opportunities for students to examine real-world issues through the lens of social theory. The fourth edition also features the following enhancements:

• Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel: case studies on current events, video lectures, and essay and multiple-choice questions to support applied learning and encourage critical thinking
• Increased emphasis on emerging issues such as sport wagering, the use of social protest by athletes, sexual harassment of or by athletes, and sport safety
• Discussions on the rise in popularity of esports and on the exploding influence of social media on athletes, spectators, and fans
• Updated sidebars that address current topics such as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport, offering a contemporary context to which students can apply the concepts in the text

Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, is streamlined into three parts, maintaining an accessible and student-friendly format that aligns with a 16-week semester. Part I sets the stage for studying sport from a sociological perspective by defining key terms and presenting crucial social theories. This section examines participation in sport, from spectators to performers, and explores sport economics through sport management, sport marketing, and sport media. Part II discusses sport institutions at all levels, from youth sport to Olympic competition. Part III is devoted to current issues and critically analyzes the effects of gender, race, economic status, religion, and government on sport. It also offers a detailed look at both ethics and deviance in sport.

Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, provides the foundations for critically examining the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. The information and activities offered by the text invite students to evaluate the sociocultural issues intertwined with sport and relate these themes to their own lives. Through this in-depth examination of sociocultural issues, students will be able to understand and appreciate the development of sport as a part and reflection of our society.

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Audience

An introductory textbook for courses in sociology of sport, social issues in sport, sport in society, and social aspects of sport; a professional reference for sport researchers.

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
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 2. Impact of Sport Participants and Sport Spectators
Sport Participants
Factors Affecting Sport Participation
Trends in Sport Participation
Sport Spectators
Trends in Spectator Sports
Marketing to Participants and Spectators
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 6. Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Sport
Interscholastic Sport
Intercollegiate Sport
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Minorities as Sport Leaders
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 10. Gender and Sport
Gender Classification
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
Chapter 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
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 12. Special Populations and Sport
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
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 13. Religion and Sport
Religion and Sport in History
Christian Influence on Sport
Sport and Religions Other Than 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
Chapter 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
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Chapter 15. Deviance, Doping, and Violence in Sport
Underconformity vs. Overconformity
Performance Enhancement Through Drugs
Eating Disorders in Sport
Hazing in Sport
Gambling and Sport
Emotion and Sport
Aggression and Sport
Violence in Sport
Chapter 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 Electronic Media
Environmental Sustainability
Will Sport Change?
Who Will Lead the Way?
Who Will Fight for Change?
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions

Ronald B. Woods, PhD, is an adjunct professor of health science and human performance at the University of Tampa. He was a professor of physical education and men’s tennis coach at West Chester University in Pennsylvania for 17 years and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame.

Woods also spent 20 years with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and was the first director of player development charged with developing top junior players into successful playing professionals. He was honored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame with their Educational Merit Award in 1996. In 2010, Woods was inducted into the USTA Middle States Tennis Hall of Fame.

Woods has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) for over 40 years. He has served as the president of the USPTA Middle States division and as a member of the national executive committee. He was honored by the USPTA as National Coach of the Year in 1982 and named a Master Tennis Professional in 1984. In 2012, Woods was inducted into the USPTA Middle States Hall of Fame.

A lifelong member of SHAPE America, Woods was a member of the U.S. Olympic Coaching Committee for eight years and the Coaches’ Commission of the International Tennis Federation.

B. Nalani Butler, PhD, is an assistant professor of sport management at Kennesaw State University. Butler is a former college student-athlete who continued her scholarly journey until she completed her PhD at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. During her tenure in Knoxville, she volunteered her time as a graduate student representative for the Center for Sport, Peace, and Society, which works closely with the U.S. State Department on issues involving sport diplomacy. More recently, Butler’s international experience involves being a part of the International Olympic Academy’s International Session for Educators, where she works with scholars around the world to develop communication and understanding with using sport as a vehicle for peace and understanding.

Butler’s past experiences in the sport industry include working with the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) team, USA Bobsled and Skeleton, the Georgia State University Athletic Department, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). She is an editorial board member of Engaging Sports and on the Board of Commissioners for the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). Butler’s experiences working, traveling, and playing sports have helped her to shape a scholarly professional trajectory, focused on exploring social issues in sport, locally and globally.

 

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Instructor guide. Includes a sample syllabus and 16-week course calendar, ideas for interactive group activities, solutions to the end-of-chapter discussion questions, and a list of supplemental readings for each chapter.

Test package. Contains multiple-choice, true-or-false, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

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