Sport in prison [electronic resource] : exploring the role of physical activity in correctional settings / Rosie Meek.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. Towards a conceptualisation of the role of sport in prison -- 3. Setting the scene : participation in sport and physical activity across the prison estate -- 4. Promoting sport and physical activity in diverse prisoner populations -- 5. The benefits of and barriers to participating in sport and physical activity for women and girls in prison -- 6. Sport and youth crime : how far has our understanding developed? -- 7. The role of sport in reducing reoffending and promoting desistance -- 8. Rugby and football initiatives for young men in prison : a quantitative and qualitative evaluation -- 9. The contribution of sport towards education and employment opportunities in prison -- 10. The role of sport and physical activity in prison-based health promotion -- 11. Promoting order and control, adaptation and citizenship in prison through sport -- 12. Considering the risks and challenges associated with sport and physical activity in prison -- 13. The importance of sport and physical activity for prison staff -- 14. Conclusions, implications and future research directions.