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This book critically examines the roles and contributions of different organisations in the implementation of sport policy in the UK and, therefore, provides an important guide to the complexities of implementing sport policy and of achieving policy goals through, and for, sport.

Presenting analytical chapters by leading sport researchers alongside shorter commentaries by practitioners working in the field, this book outlines the uneven path between policy planning and real-world outcomes. Adopting a multi-level analysis, this book examines the interlocking structures and challenges of organisations, from grassroots voluntary sport to national governing bodies and professional clubs, and considers the most important issues affecting UK sport policy today.

This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport policy, sport for development, sport management, sport coaching, physical education and related areas of policy such as public hea

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

IAIN LINDSEY, MARC KEECH AND JOHN HAYTON

2 National Sports Agencies

PIPPA CHAPMAN

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Andy J Reed OBE

3 National Governing Bodies of Sport

MATHEW DOWLING AND SPENCER HARRIS

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Ian Freeman

4 The Active Partnerships

MARC KEECH AND JACK WILKINSON

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Maxine Rhodes

5 Local Authorities and the Implementation of Sport Policy

JANINE PARTINGTON, STEPHEN ROBSON AND LOUISE MORBY

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Katy Bowden

6 Public Health Agencies and Policy Implementation in Sport and Physical Activity: Re-thinking Partnerships and Priorities

PHIL BROWN AND AARON BEACOM

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Dwain Morgan

7 Implementation of Equality Policies: From Legislation to Lived Practices

LAUREN KAMPERMAN AND A. J. RANKIN-WRIGHT

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Kirsty Clarke

8 Sporting Charities and Non-sporting Community Agencies

KATE MORI

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Kevin McPherson

9 Schools

HELEN IVES

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Alan Watkinson

10 Voluntary Sports Clubs

ANDREW ADAMS

Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Daniel Edson

11 Professional Football Clubs and Policy Implementation and Enactment

JIMMY O’GORMAN

Practitioner Reflection and Insights (1): Steve Williams and Louise Edwards

Practitioner Reflection and Insights (2): Paul Morrison

12 Conclusions: Learning Lessons from Implementing Sport Policy

JOHN HAYTON, IAIN LINDSEY AND MARC KEECH

Implementing Sport Policy

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: 7/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780367755027, 978-0367755027
      ISBN10: 0367755025

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book critically examines the roles and contributions of different organisations in the implementation of sport policy in the UK and, therefore, provides an important guide to the complexities of implementing sport policy and of achieving policy goals through, and for, sport.

      Presenting analytical chapters by leading sport researchers alongside shorter commentaries by practitioners working in the field, this book outlines the uneven path between policy planning and real-world outcomes. Adopting a multi-level analysis, this book examines the interlocking structures and challenges of organisations, from grassroots voluntary sport to national governing bodies and professional clubs, and considers the most important issues affecting UK sport policy today.

      This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport policy, sport for development, sport management, sport coaching, physical education and related areas of policy such as public hea

      Table of Contents

      1 Introduction

      IAIN LINDSEY, MARC KEECH AND JOHN HAYTON

      2 National Sports Agencies

      PIPPA CHAPMAN

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Andy J Reed OBE

      3 National Governing Bodies of Sport

      MATHEW DOWLING AND SPENCER HARRIS

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Ian Freeman

      4 The Active Partnerships

      MARC KEECH AND JACK WILKINSON

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Maxine Rhodes

      5 Local Authorities and the Implementation of Sport Policy

      JANINE PARTINGTON, STEPHEN ROBSON AND LOUISE MORBY

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Katy Bowden

      6 Public Health Agencies and Policy Implementation in Sport and Physical Activity: Re-thinking Partnerships and Priorities

      PHIL BROWN AND AARON BEACOM

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Dwain Morgan

      7 Implementation of Equality Policies: From Legislation to Lived Practices

      LAUREN KAMPERMAN AND A. J. RANKIN-WRIGHT

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Kirsty Clarke

      8 Sporting Charities and Non-sporting Community Agencies

      KATE MORI

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Kevin McPherson

      9 Schools

      HELEN IVES

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Alan Watkinson

      10 Voluntary Sports Clubs

      ANDREW ADAMS

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights: Daniel Edson

      11 Professional Football Clubs and Policy Implementation and Enactment

      JIMMY O’GORMAN

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights (1): Steve Williams and Louise Edwards

      Practitioner Reflection and Insights (2): Paul Morrison

      12 Conclusions: Learning Lessons from Implementing Sport Policy

      JOHN HAYTON, IAIN LINDSEY AND MARC KEECH

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