Smolianov, Peter.

Sport development in the United States high performance and mass participation / [electronic resource] : Peter Smolianov, Dwight H. Zakus and Joseph Gallo. - New York : Routledge, 2015. - 1 online resource (xvii, 252 p.) : ill. - Routledge research in sport, culture and society ; 32 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction : phenomenon of elite and mass sport -- 2. Ideal-type model for an integrated elite and mass sport system -- 3. From one Cold War to another : recent U.S. sport development -- 4. U.S. elite and mass tennis, rugby, and soccer : the state of the art and opportunities for development -- 5. Reality and possible advancements for U.S. sport : improving health and performance.

9780203066607 (ebook : PDF)


Social groups.
Social participation.
Sports--Psychological aspects.
Team sports.