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 Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 885 - 896
Main Authors:	Schaillée, Hebe, Haudenhuyse, Reinhard, Bradt, Lieve
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Routledge 03-06-2019 Taylor & Francis Ltd
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