The aim of this book is to provide an overview of perspectives and approaches to sports development focusing on sport systems, sport participation and public po

'Comparative Elite Sport Development' focuses on the identification & development of elite sporting talent especially in Olympic sports. Written by a team of in

The development of both elite, high performance sport and mass participation, grassroots-level sport are central concerns for governments and sports governing b

Examines the emergence, development and status of an elite sport development policy in swimming, track and field, and sailing in Australia, Canada and the UK.

Elite youth sport competitions have increased significantly in number in recent years, with the Youth Olympic Games representing the high point of this phenomen