Social Science, Sport and Leisure

Social Science, Sport and Leisure

From theories of leisure to discrimination in sport, and from the politics of mega events to the migrations of fandom, social science research examines and reports on sport and leisure around the world. Explore a collection of our most recently published research below, with free access to journal articles, a selection of our latest books, and original articles from our authors and editors.

Original Articles

Read original articles from our authors and editors on their research, the importance of sport and leisure studies in the social sciences from gendered sports to the subject's connections with politics and current affairs.