At its core, sport governance encompasses two key elements: power and decision making. To truly grasp a sport organization’s purpose and structure, it’s essential to understand who wields power and which decisions are made by those who possess it.
Regrettably, the abuse of power, coupled with ineffective governance and lackluster leadership, has fostered widespread corruption within sport organizations, a situation that calls for a renewed commitment to practicing principles of good governance and restoring integrity and ethical conduct.
In response, the updated and enhanced Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition, aims to equip students with the skills to navigate both ordinary and extraordinary situations encountered in the oversight and authority of sport organizations at all levels of sport.
Governance in Sport examines sport governance from three broad analytical and applied perspectives:
A legal and managerial overview of practices, processes, and policies in sport organizations, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development
A framework of the structures and functions of regulatory agencies that govern state, national, regional, and international sports
An applied overview of governance and authority in selected sectors of the industry, including professional sports, amateur sports, sports media, sports betting, esports, and more
Through examinations of contemporary hot-button issues and compelling new case studies—covering the Ukraine invasion; Brittney Griner; transgender athletes in sports; LIV Golf versus the PGA; conference realignment; name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues; the Kanjuruhan Stadium catastrophe; and the workplace misconduct in the Washington Commanders organization—students will see how governance differs in sport organizations at various levels in the United States and around the world.
Additional new features include the following:
Headlines begin each chapter, calling out incidents of corruption within the sport industry.
Rules and Regulations Corners provide quick overviews of policies and laws affecting weighty issues.
Combating Corruption sections offer best practices for preventing and minimizing behavior deemed illegal, unethical, or counterintuitive.
Governance in Action case sidebars explore real-world examples of conflicts and conundrums related to the chapter topic and include discussion questions; suggested responses to the questions can be found in the instructor guide.
With Governance in Sport, students will develop an understanding of where power resides, how decisions are made, and the impact of those factors on the goals and structures of sport organizations.
Part I. Foundations of Governance and Authority
Chapter 1. Legal Primer to Governance
Bonnie Tiell
Authority and Governance
Legal Principles
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sources of Law
International Perspective
Combating Corruption in Sport Through Legal Action
Recap
Chapter 2. Ethics, Decision Making, and Leadership in Sport Organizations
Bonnie Tiell
Ethics
Decision Making
Leadership
Combating Corruption in Sport
Recap
Chapter 3. Board Governance and Policy Development in Sport Organizations
Bonnie Tiell
Best Practices in Board Governance
Policies and Procedures in Sport Organizations
Combating Corruption in Board Governance
Recap
Part II. Framework for Sport Governance
Chapter 4. State and Local Sport
Bonnie Tiell
Classification Systems
Local Sports Organizations
Governance and Authority in Sport Organizations at the State Level
Governance Challenges
Combating Corruption in Local and State Sports
Recap
Chapter 5. Governance in National Sports
Bonnie Tiell
Classification of National Sport Organizations
Combating Corruption in National Sport
Recap
Chapter 6. International Sports
Bonnie Tiell
Roles of Regulatory Agencies for International Sport
Olympics
Paralympics
Non-Olympic Sports
Combating Corruption in International Sports
Recap
Part III. Governance and Authority in Sport Industry Sectors
Chapter 7. Professional Sports
Bonnie Tiell
Professional Leagues and Team Sports
Individual Professional Sports
Combating Corruption in Professional Sports
Recap
Chapter 8. Amateur Sports
Bonnie Tiell
Amateur Athletic Union
Intercollegiate Athletics
Youth Amateur Sports
Adult Amateur Sports
Combating Corruption in Intercollegiate Athletics and Amateur Sports
Recap
Chapter 9. Sport Media
Galen Clavio and Matthew Zimmerman
Political Governance in Sport Media
Global and Commercial Governance in Sport Media
Partnerships Between Media and Sport Entities
Sports Journalists
Combating Corruption in Sport Media
Recap
Chapter 10. Sporting Goods and Sport Licensing
Daniel A. Rascher and Mark S. Nagel
Size and Scope of the Sporting Goods Industry
Sport Licensing Landscape
Combating Corruption: Regulating and Policing the Industry
Future of the Industry
Recap
Chapter 11. Fitness, Wellness, and Health
Bonnie Tiell
Fitness and Health Clubs
Commercial Fitness and Health Clubs (For Profit)
Trainers: Certification and Licensure
Public Health
Nutritional Supplements
Combating Corruption
Recap
Chapter 12. Sport Marketing
Bonnie Tiell
Sport Marketing Definition and Characteristics
Sport Marketing Industry Segments
Sport Marketing Technologies
National Organizations and Associations for Sport Marketing
Combating Corruption in Sport Marketing
Recap
Chapter 13. Sports Betting
Bonnie Tiell
History of Sports Wagering in the United States
Status of Sports Wagering in the United States
Status of Sports Wagering Internationally
Combating Corruption
Future of Sports Wagering
Recap
Chapter 14. Esports
Bonnie Tiell
History of Esports
Esports Governing Agencies and Authorities
Esports Governance and Legislation
Combating Corruption
Recap
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