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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.

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Author:   Ron Woods ,  Nalani Butler
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   Fifth Edition
Weight:   1.406kg
ISBN:  

9781718235021

ISBN 10:   171823502
Pages:   504
Publication Date:   09 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of 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

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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 the West Chester University Athletics 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 Tennis 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 associate professor of sport management at Kennesaw State University. Butler is a former college student-athlete who continued her scholarly journey through the completion of a doctorate 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 worked with scholars around the globe to develop communication and understanding, 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 a former board commissioner 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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