A new paradigm for sport education programs

An equity-minded and anti-ism framework

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ID12571765
AuthorsJoseph N Cooper (0000-0003-1738-8729, University of Massachusetts Boston, corresponding author), Ajhanai C I Keaton (0000-0001-5019-9976, University of Louisville), Marta N Mack (University of Kentucky), Rasheed Flowers (0000-0002-7685-2635, University of Kentucky), Joseph M Herman (0000-0002-9933-5227, University of Florida), Joseph L Herman (University of Florida)
Year2023
Volume29
Issue7
Pages805-829
Publication date2023-06-06
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSport Education and Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1357-3322 • E-ISSN: 1470-1243
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13573322.2023.2217835
OpenAlexW4379522228
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited61

The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the implications of the current ideological underpinnings of sport education programs (SEPs) in the United States (U.S.) and present a new equity-minded and anti-ism sport education (EASE) framework that reflects a paradigm shift towards equity-mindedness, anti-ism, cultural responsiveness, inclusive excellence, and transformational leadership. The sport industry has transformed from modest recreational activities for leisure entertainment at the local levels into a multi-billion-dollar global corporatized industry with far-reaching economic, political and sociocultural impacts. Despite the growth in popularity of SEPs, a major area of concern is the lack of critical reflection on their sociopolitical and cultural origins of the curriculum and corresponding metrics of success. Thus, we argue current SEPs (e.g. sport management, sport administration, sport leadership, sport business, parks and recreation, and sport entertainment, hospitality, and tourism) perpetuate colorblind racism, sexism, and classism based on their philosophical foundations. In an effort to reflect a responsiveness to an increasingly global and multicultural sport industry, we present a new EASE framework for preparing professionals to ignite transformational change in and through sport in the twenty-first century

Entertainment · Ideology · Paradigm shift · Political science · Politics · Popularity · Public relations · Racism · Recreation · Sociology · Sport management · Tourism · Transformational leadership · Gender Studies · Physical Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports, Gender, and Society

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