Sport Sociology

Peter Craig is Principal Lecturer in the School of PE and Sport Science at the University of Bedfordshire, where he has acquired extensive experience of teaching and course development. He is currently the programme leader for Sport, Media and Culture. Peter is also a researcher and has published widely on sport sociology. In addition to his academic work, he coaches basketball and athletics. Paul Beedie is Principal Lecturer in the School of PE and Sport Science at the University of Bedfordshire. His PhD came out of a fascination with the sociology of adventure, and his publications, scholarly activity and teaching all reflect this theme. Paul is currently subject leader for the socio-cultural staff in the School and involved in a range of professional developments including curriculum development and research productivity.

Part 1: On Your Marks: Understanding Sport and Modern Society
An introduction to sport sociology
Sport and modernity: an introduction to the sociology of sport
Sport, modernity and the Olympics: a case study of the London Olympiads
Introduction to sociological theories of sport in modern society
Part 2: Getting set: key debates in the sociological analysis of modern sport
Sport′s organisation and governance
Sport, physical education and socialisation
Class and gender differentiation in sport
Sport and diversity: issues of race, ethnicity and disability
Part 3: Go: analysing contemporary issues and themes – the changing world of sport
Sport and consumer society
Sport and the media
Sport in a global world
Part 4: New games: emergent and transformative forms of sport
Sport and the body
Sport and adventure
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Index