Human Rights in Youth Sport A Critical Review of Children's Rights in Competitive Sport

Name: Human Rights in Youth Sport A Critical Review of Children's Rights in Competitive Sport
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ISBN: 9780415305594

ISBN-10: 0415305594

ISBN-13: 9780415305594

Edition: 2004

Authors: Paulo David, Mary Robinson

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Although almost 200 countries ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, it is clear that too often competitive sports fail to recognise the value of international children's rights standards. This study offers a critical analysis of some very real problems in international youth sport.

Book details

List price: $75.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/29/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English




The Conceptual Frame



Introduction



A black hole: absence of debate, data and research



The rule of law enters the sport arena



In the best interests of the child?



Wining at any cost



The age of innocence: minimum age for competing



Abuse and violence: the integrity of the child athlete



Sharp Practice: Intensive training and child abuse Bearing the brunt: Physical abuse and violence



Below the belt: psychogical and emotional abuse



Foul play: Sexual abuse and violence



Dicing with death: Doping and medical ethics



The economics of sports and its impact on the rights of young athletes



Work to rule: Economic exploitation and child labour



Factories of champions: moulding of professional athletes



Play the market: Trafficking and sale of young athletes



Empowering young athletes



Writing on the wall: The right to education



A power of Good: Civil rights of young athletes



A far field: Non-discrimination



It's just a game? Responsibilities of adults



Reaping the fruits: Responsibilities, rights and duties of parents



Pass the baton: Accountability of couches and managers



Reversing trends: human rights as a powerful tool



Forging a new future: towards a child-centred sport system



Olympic values and the rights of the child



The human rights approach: an added value for the competitive sport system