Using social policy research in teaching: sports policy and practice

This case study forms one of six submitted to SWAP to illustrate ways in which academics use social policy research in teaching. In this case study the lecturer is developing student appreciation of research/consultancy in the discipline by bringing data/findings from staff research/consultancy into the curriculum.

References and further information

Palmer C. (2004) 'Death danger and the selling of risk in adventure sports' in Wheaton B. Understanding Lifestyle Sport: Consumption Identity Difference London Routledge pp. 55-69.