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A very good "dip in" text for students who need to understand a specific concept in more depth. The dictionary-style format helps with this. There is scope to use this in my course especially where knowledge of social concepts is relevant. Explanations are useful and would also suit upper level students who require refreshing their knowledge.
The book does not quite cover the topics I expected.
some good key concepts for AQA A-level PE Contemporary and hisatorical issues
A key text for Level 4 and Level 5 undergraduate sports students.
Key Concepts in Sports Studies is an excellent addition to students' reading. It places sport in a range of broader contexts and helps undergraduates to make the links between sport and society at large.
Very useful text - Key Concepts series are proving to be excellent resources for students and have recommended this particular book to students enrolled on undergraduate sociology of sport courses.
Slightly too basic with a selection of areas, some useful but lacking range appropriate for level of study
Excellent discussion of the inter-relationship between sport and society. Well referenced and presented, written in a style that will enable comprehension by students and stimulate debate.
This is a good text for studuents to dip in and out of. It give them basic knowledge and a guide as to where to start establishing a more comprehensive understanding
This is a useful addition to web-based key concept reference material. The book is clearly written and accessible, making it suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in sports studies.
Useful but not very relevant to my current newly structured teaching.
Not suitable for mental health nursing students, although a very interesting text
Some students have to get used to the scholarly language (english is not their native tongue) but it challenges them and is very useful to define concepts and to see an overview of the literature on the subject. I would have liked more attention paid to health, ableness and physical education.
This is a really useful, concise introductory text to numerous key concepts in sport studies. It will be a useful text for anybody new to, especially, the sociology of sport at degree level.
a very worthwhile overview to many of the critical issues within sport, and a good start point for level one students.
Good general overview of key sociological concepts. Some explanations students may find confusing.
A highly useful and informative text providing a broad range of key information on contemporary sports issues.
This is a useful and highly accessible guide to the key concepts and terminology in the field of sports studies. Students can easily locate relevant information and should find this an invaluable reference resource as they embark upon a Sports Studies degree programme, and throughout the course.
