Research handbook on sport in Europe / edited by Nicolas Scelles (reader in sports economics and management, Department of People and Performance, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK), Argyro Elisavet Manoli (associate professor in marketing and management, Department of Management, Università degli studi di Bergamo, Italy), Anna-Maria Strittmatter (associate professor in sport management, School of Health Sciences, Örebro Universitet, Sweden) and Paul Downward (professor of economics, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Scelles, Nicolas, editor.

Manoli, Argyro Elisavet, editor.

Strittmatter, Anna-Maria, editor.

Downward, Paul, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports and state--Europe--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Sports and state.

Sports administration--Europe--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Sports administration.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (402 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This timely Research Handbook provides an overview of the current research relevant for shaping and informing European sport policy. Expert contributors provide accessible overviews of current research on sport that informs the priority areas specified in Europe through the Work Plan for Sport, highlighting why specific issues matter for sport and society, the progress that has been made and the challenges still faced. Authors examine the foundations of sport in Europe, the protection of its integrity and values, its socio-economic and environmental dimensions, promotion of participation and new technologies. Evaluating the progress that has been made and the challenges that remain, chapters explore topics including gender equality, geopolitics, children's rights, social media and esports. This Research Handbook illuminates the ongoing debates and discussions occurring in European sports and introduces paths for further research, such as the role of big data and AI. The Research Handbook on Sport in Europe is a valuable resource for students and scholars of sports studies and sciences, business and management, economics and finance, geography, politics and public policy and sociology. It is also prime reading for policymakers and practitioners in sport seeking to deepen their understanding of sport policy in Europe"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to the Research Handbook on Sport in Europe / Nicolas Scelles, Argyro Elisavet Manoli, Anna-Maria Strittmatter and / Paul Downward

Part I: Foundations Of Sport In Europe

2. Organisation: European model of sport / Wladimir Andreff and Nicolas Scelles

3. Sports and EU law: The case of equestrianism / Ester Herlin-Karnell

4. Sport policy and politics in Europe / Jürgen Mittag, Iain Lindsey and Till Müller-Schoell

Part II: Protection Of The Integrity And Values Of Sport

5. Safe environments in sport: Young athletes, safeguarding, and children's rights / Serhat Yilmaz, Daniel J. A. Rhind and Susana Monserrat-Revillo

6. Preventing doping in sport: Evidence, innovation, and policy in the European context / Despoina Ourda and Vassilis Barkoukis

7. Life skills development and transfer of dual career athletes / Hee Jung Hong

8. Gender equality in sports in Europe: Current state and future challenges / Natalia Organista

9. Athletes' rights and athletes' human rights / Mark James

10. Governing sport in Europe / Jean-Loup Chappelet

11. The fight against the manipulation of sports competitions: The Macolin Convention / Argyro Elisavet Manoli

12. Exploring corporate social responsibility in European sports: Trends and future directions / Pierre Lǒnard,Gřaldine Zeimers and Jeroen Scheerder

Part III: Socio-Economic And Environmental Dimensions Of Sport

13. Sport and the environment / Christian Kraft, Katrin Scharfenkamp and Pamela Wicker

14. Sport and the provision of facilities / Svenja Feiler, Thomas Breuer and Christoph Breuer

15. Key issues in sports mega-events research: Soft power, climate change and health / Jonathan Grix, Paul Michael Brannagan and Thi My Le Le

16. The European Union and geopolitics of sport: Toward a strategic role? / Carole Gomez

17. Valuing the contribution of sport in Europe / Larissa Davies, Peter Taylor and Girish Ramchandani

18. Sport management and policy in the era of Covid-19 / Nicolas Scelles and Argyro Elisavet Manoli

19. Sport clusters: A triple bottom model for the sport economy? / Anna Gerke

Part IV: Promotion Of Participation In Sport And Health-Enhancing Physical Activity

20. Sport and physical activity for all: The social impact of Teqball / Jawad El Hajri and Nicolas Scelles

21. Sport and physical activity for youth / Anna-Maria Strittmatterand Susanna Geidne

22. Promotion of sport and physical activity for older adults / Karen Hancock

23. Sport and physical activity for all genders and sexualities / Birgit Braumüller and Ilse Hartmann-Tews

24. The EU Work Plan for promoting health-enhancing physical activity and sport: Coming to terms with intersecting inequities / Sine Agergaard and Verena Lenneis

25. Sport for people who experience disability: Evidencing impact through social return on investment (SROI) / Nicolas Scelles, Yuhei Inoue, Seth Joseph Perkin and Maurizio Valenti

26. Promoting physical activity through sport: A life-long approach tailoring specific actions by age in the relevant settings / Paul Downward and Cristina Muniz

Part V: New Technologies And Sport

27. Social media and consumer behaviour / Andrea N. Geurin

28. Challenges and stakes of the transition from traditional media to new platforms in Europe / Antoine Feuillet

29. Big data and sport / Nick Watanabe

30. Metaverse in the sport industry: Potential and opportunities / Metin Argan, Halime Dinç and Bülent Gürbüz

31. Unlocking commercial opportunities and boosting participation: The role of sports video games and NFTs in shaping the future of sports Joern Schlimm and Christoph Breuer

32. The esportification of sports: The role of esports in the digitalization of sports / Tobias M. Scholz

33. Conclusion to the Research Handbook on Sport in Europe / Nicolas Scelles, Argyro Elisavet Manoli, Anna-Maria Strittmatter and Paul Downward.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035338399 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.