The value of sport sociology to sport management practices and policies Research Completed
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The value of sport sociology to sport management practices and policies
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Sport Hawke's Bay
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2012
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Sport is an ever-changing quantum that captures a wide range of activities, people, organisations, practices and structures. Within such a dynamic environment, change is constant and the ability to delivery objectives, from simple to complex, is essential. The rules and scoring structures of traditional sport provide a framework for participants in the practicalities of their game. In the same way, sport management practices and policies provide a framework which assists sport professionals to achieve their strategic and operational goals. Sociology is a relatively young concept in sport management terms, particularly in New Zealand, but the ability to look and think in a broader sense with imagination (Giddens 1997) may be worth further consideration. Sociology theory may be able to contribute to the wider conversation regarding the development of modern sport management practices and policies. This essay endeavors to critically evaluate the value of sport sociology to sport management by examining selected contemporary sports issues.
Keywords: sport sociology management practices policies
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