Table of Contents

1. Introduction PART I: Sport policy at the national and local level 2. Sport policy in England 3. Sport Policy in Liverpool PART II: Case studies 4. Sports development 5. School sport 6. Sport and community regeneration 7. Sport and land-use policy 8. Sport and health policy PART III: Discussion and conclusions 9. Understanding sport policy at the local level

About the Author

Dr. Neil King is Senior Lecturer in Sport Development at Edge Hill University, UK. His research, teaching and curriculum development largely centres on public policy, governance and development for sport, recreation and physical activity. His other research interests include policy for education, health, land-use planning and the environment, youth justice, culture, and urban regeneration.