What is, or should be, the social function of sport in a globalised, commercialised world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? This book calls for a new model of sport that goes beyond the traditional view that sport automatically encourages positive social, moral and political values. Acknowledging that sport is beset by poor practice, corruption, harmful behaviours and illegality, it explores current issues in sport ethics, governance and development. It argues that identifying the root causes of harmful behaviour, those things that are characteristic of sport, and engaging sport managers, policy makers and leaders of sport organisations, is essential if sport is to thrive.

Preface Introduction Part 1: Re-Thinking And Implementing Concepts And Practices In The Future Of Sport Introduction 1. Ethics And The Integrity Of Sport: Issues For The Next Decade 2. Restoring Sport's Integrity: Beyond Ad Hoc Solutions In Challenging Aberrations In Sport 3. Olympism In The 21st Century 4. The 'Fast Track' As A Future Strategy For Achieving Gender Equality And Democracy In Sport Organizations 5. Shifting From Reducing Emotional Harm To Optimizing Growth: The Role Of Athlete-Centered Coaching 6. Ludo-Diversity: An Argument For A Pluralistic Movement Culture Part 2: Good Governance In A Globalized Sports World Introduction 7. Accountability In The Global Regulation Of Sport: What Does The Future Hold? 8. The Creation Of An Independent Body For The Control Of Governance In Sport Worldwide 9. The Rise And Fall Of Mega-Sport Events: The Future Is In Non-Mega-Sport Events 10. The European Union As A Normative Power In International Sport 11. We Are The Game? Player Democratization And The Reform Of Sport Governance Part 3: Fair (Financial) Management In A Globalized Sports World Introduction 12. The Growing Gap Between Small-And Large-Country Football Teams In Europe 13. Paradoxes In Professional Road Cycling: A Plea For A New Cycling Industry 14. Sport Is 'Not' For All: Towards A Renewed Future For Sport For All As A Right 15. What If Sport And The Law Have Become Interlocked? The Case Of The EU Part 4: Sport And Body Enhancement: Ethics And Possibilities Introduction 16. Practical Self-Understanding Of Athletes And The Future Of Sport 17. A Glimpse Into The Morally Ambiguous Future Of Elite Sport: The Lance Armstrong Story 18. From Zero-Tolerance Towards Risk Reduction In Doping: Learning From The Failure Of The War On Drugs Part 5: Re-Conceptualizing 'Sport For Development' Introduction 19. The Future Of Sport For Development: From Ideology To Sociology 20. The Critical Participatory Paradigm And Its Implications 21. Perspectives From The South: Sport And Development As A Priority On The International Policy Agenda 22. The Concept Of 'Development' And The Sport-Related (Future) Approach Epilogue