Social Issues in Sport

Kynntu þér hlutverk íþrótta í samfélaginu, áhrif þeirra og vægi. Fimmta útgáfa Social Issues in Sport býður upp á uppfært efni og ný sjónarhorn á brýn álitamál í íþróttum og nýtist því jafnt nemendum, kennurum og fagfólki. Bókin fjallar um strauma líðandi stundar í íþróttum og hvernig þær tengjast með flóknum hætti stjórnmálum, efnahag, trúarbrögðum, kynþætti, kyni og fleiru.

Bókin er ætluð þeim sem skoða íþróttir með hlutlægum hætti í fyrsta sinn og vilja skilja hvaða hlutverki þær gegna í samfélaginu og í þeirra eigin lífi. Meðal nýjunga eru:

• Nýjar tölur um þátttöku barna og ungmenna í íþróttum og strauma í hópíþróttum þeirra, með nýrri áherslu á geðheilsu og menntun þjálfara.
• Umfjöllun um hneykslismál þjálfara, frávikshegðun og ofbeldi í íþróttum, ásamt leiðum til að efla heiðarlegan leik og siðferðilega framgöngu.
• Umræða um mikilvægi fjölbreytileika og inngildingar, aðgerðir gegn misskiptingu eftir kynþætti og efnahag, sýnileika kvennaíþrótta og kynjamál í íþróttum.
• Umfjöllun um vaxandi athygli á NIL reglum um nýtingu á nafni, ímynd og líkingu íþróttafólks.
• Framfarir í tækni fyrir íþróttir fatlaðra og í heilsurækt án aðgreiningar.

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.