Evaluation in Sport and Leisure

Andrew Adams (Bournemouth University, UK), Kevin Harris (Hartpury University, UK)

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English

Routledge
27 May 2024

Sociology: sport & leisure; Sports & outdoor recreation

Series: Advances in Leisure Studies

This book presents a critical assessment of evaluation theory and practice in sport and leisure. It considers established and emerging forms of evaluation; examines typologies, issues, contexts and processes; and asks how evaluation practice can be improved in the future.

The book seeks to uncover some of the tensions and dilemmas that are present in choosing and applying evaluation strategies. It considers the relationship between evaluation, context and evaluator to discern how and why a particular strategy is employed. It also highlights how power relationships affect and effect the evaluation process itself as well as those involved in conducting evaluations. The book encourages the reader to challenge accepted methodologies in evaluation, whilst acknowledging the central importance of evaluation and evidence for our understanding of the social impact and value of sport and leisure.

This book is important reading for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy maker with an interest in sport, leisure and society, sport and leisure management, policy or development, leisure studies, or the wider relationship between sport, leisure, wellbeing and society.

Edited by: Andrew Adams (Bournemouth University UK), Kevin Harris (Hartpury University, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032322629
ISBN 10: 1032322624
Series: Advances in Leisure Studies
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Adams is Senior Academic in the Department of Sport and Event Management at Bournemouth University, UK. Kevin Harris is Principal Lecturer in Sports Business Management at Hartpury University, UK.