Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Organizations

George B. Cunningham is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University, USA. He is the Marilyn Kent Byrne Chair for Student Success and the director of the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport. Author of over 180 articles and book chapters, he conducts research in the area of diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity, group processes, and employee attitudes. He is the author of an award-winning book (Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Organizations), recipient of the Dr Earle F. Zeigler Award, and former president of the North American Society for Sport Management.

Part I: Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion


1. Overview of Diversity and Inclusion


2. Theoretical Tenets of Diversity and Inclusion


3. Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination


Part II: Forms of Diversity


4. Race


5. Sex and Gender


6. Age


7. Mental and Physical Ability


8. Appearance


9. Religious Beliefs


10. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression


11. Social Class


Part III: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Sport Organizations


12. Organizational Inclusiveness


13. Interpersonal Inclusiveness


14. Diversity Training


15. Change and Inclusion Through Sport