Health and Elite Sport is the first book to critically examine the relationship between participation in high performance sport and health outcomes. Drawing on theory and empirical data from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, developmental psychology, epidemiology, and physical education, the book explores the benefits and detriments of participation in elite sport for both individuals (athletes, coaches, spectators) and communities. Written by a team of leading international sport researchers, the book examines key issues including: Talent identification and young athletes Abuse in sport Positive youth development through sport Athlete health in periods of transition Health, sport and the family Health in professional sport The Olympics, Paralympics and public health Long term effects of participation in elite sport Highlighting the connections and contradictions between high performance sport and health, the book also discusses the clear and important implications for our socio-cultural, political and developmental understanding of sport. Health and Elite Sport is fascinating and important reading for all students and researchers with an interest in youth sport, sports development, sport policy, sports coaching, exercise and health, physical education, the sociology of sport, or the sociology of health.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415708661
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208885087
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Sociology of Sport, Sports Medicine
Author
Jessica Fraser-Thomas, Joe Baker, Parissa Safai
Publication Name
Health and Elite Sport: Is High Performance Sport a Healthy Pursuit?
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
206 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
540g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
Editor
Joe Baker, Parissa Safai, Jessica Fraser-Thomas
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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