Community sport and social inclusion: international perspectives

• 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

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...