Elite Sport and Sport-for-All

<p>Sport is often perceived as being divided into two separate domains: mass participation and elite . In many countries policy and funding in these two fields are managed by separate agencies and investment is often seen as a choice between the two. <i>Elite Sport and Sport-for-All </i>explores the points of connection and sources of tension between elite and mass participation sport. The book’s multi-disciplinary and international line-up of contributors seeks to define examine and develop solutions to this problematic relationship.</p><p>Drawing on research and case studies from around the world—with examples from Denmark Canada South Africa and Israel—the book explores key contemporary issues including:</p><ul> <li>does effective talent identification require depth of participation?</li> <li>do elite performances inspire greater participation?</li> <li>the role of the Paralympic movement in mass participation and elite sport;</li> <li>and the economic aspects of their co-existence.</li> </ul><p>The first study of its kind <i>Elite Sport and Sport-for-All </i>addresses a central dichotomy in sport policy and as such is important reading for all students researchers policy-makers or administrators working in sport development and policy.</p>