Sports policy refers to a diverse and broad range of issues that underpin and explain how sport is organised and run. Central to these issues are questions around who makes policy, why and to what effect. Most policy occurs in the public sector as the Government and its related sports agencies attempt to achieve certain outcomes through sport. However, many policies cross over private, public and voluntary sectors. The first theme of the module introduces key concepts and ideas in policy and provides some examples of policy-making. The second theme explores the two main strands in sport policy: participation and elite sport. These are not always complementary and policies aimed at delivering them can involve a number of difficult challenges. The third theme explores a number of contemporary issues in sports policy: health, social impact, major sports events, corruption and doping are some of the more fascinating aspects of sports policy. They show how different...