Community sport and social inclusion: international perspectives

This opening article examines the relationship between community sport and social inclusion in research and practice. We discuss the notion of community sport, its multifarious meanings and diverse applications in different parts of the world. We further explore the conceptual and practical links be...

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Published in:Sport in society 2019-06, Vol.22 (6), p.885-896
Main Authors: Schaillée, Hebe, Haudenhuyse, Reinhard, Bradt, Lieve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
community sport
Inclusion
inequality
Social exclusion
sport for all
sport-based intervention
Sports
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Summary:This opening article examines the relationship between community sport and social inclusion in research and practice. We discuss the notion of community sport, its multifarious meanings and diverse applications in different parts of the world. We further explore the conceptual and practical links between community sport and different conceptions of social inclusion. In doing so, the article draws together key themes, issues and debates addressed in the collection of articles in this special issue. We conclude by formulating implications and directions for future research and practice.
ISSN:1743-0437
1743-0445
DOI:10.1080/17430437.2019.1565380