Sport Development in the United States: High Performance and Mass Participation
Author:   Peter Smolianov (Salem State University, US) ,  Dwight Zakus (Griffith University, Australia) ,  Joseph Gallo (Salem State University, US)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415810876


Pages:   270
Publication Date:   02 September 2014
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Peter Smolianov (Salem State University, US) ,  Dwight Zakus (Griffith University, Australia) ,  Joseph Gallo (Salem State University, US)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780415810876


ISBN 10:   0415810876
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   02 September 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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1. Introduction: phenomenon of elite and mass sport 2. Ideal-type model for an integrated elite and mass sport system 3. From one Cold War to another: recent U.S. sport development 4. U.S. elite and mass tennis, rugby, and soccer: the state of the art and opportunities for development 5. Reality and possible advancements for U.S. sport: improving health and performance

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Peter Smolianov, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at Salem State University. Educated in Australia, Russia and the USA, he has over 50 publications and conference presentations, including chapters in 2013 books by Routledge - Managing High Performance Sport; and Sport Governance: An International Case Study Perspective. Dwight Zakus, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina, Canada (being recently retired from Griffith University, Australia). He has over 65 publications, has co-authored a book on sport ethics, and has completed many industry consultancies and research projects worth over $480,000. Joseph Gallo, DSc, is a certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, and teaching tennis professional. He is Director and Associate Professor of the Athletic Training Program at Salem State University, and the Men’s Tennis coach. His main area of research is in sport and rehabilitation sciences. .

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