Managing Major Sports Events: Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the
principles and practical skills that underpin the running and hosting of major sports events …

In this study, we investigated the intensity of sport participation in the Netherlands comparing
urban and rural areas. Using a socio-ecological theoretical model, we focussed on the …

In an essay published in a special issue on sport in Scandinavian societies, Alan Bairner
concluded thatTo a certain extent, I agree with Bairner at this point. When reflecting on …

The improvement of well-being of residents is the core of the people-centred urbanization.
Inhabitants' emphasis on healthy lifestyle draws attention to the provision of sports …

(1) Background: Modern society is characterized by urbanization and an increase in
noncommunicable diseases. Governments frequently adopt policies to intervene in this …

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the place of early
development in a sample of Danish male elite and youth handball and football players. The …

It is beyond dispute that physical activity is good for us, but what are the benefits, challenges
and impacts of sport on health? This is the first book to focus on football in the context of …

This article explores the geographical distribution of sport facilities in the Netherlands and
evaluates the supply and proximity of such facilities in relation to area level deprivation and …

An increasing share of light sports participants (eg self-organised runners) challenge
traditional 'Sport for All'policy systems to target a more diversified array of people …

This chapter examines the operation of a newly established government driven elite sports
system and its impact on the orthodox sport delivery normally carried out by National Sport …