European Sports Development Network
developing theory, practice and pedagogy in community sports development
Who We Are
ESDN is a not-for profit organisation of individuals and groups in the field of sports development set up through the PE and Sports Development Research (PESD) Unit @ Nottingham Trent University. Founding members of the PESD research cluster first met in May 2008 to share academic perpsectives in the broader field of sports sociology, health promotion, governance of sport and the theory of sports development. As of November 2009 we have 46 members from Germany, Canada, Iran, Scotland, Ireland, England and Spain.
CONSULTANCY, ADVICE and COMMISSIONED RESEARCHThe ESDN offer advice to community groups in need of sports development guidance, and help if possible. However, as a member funded organisation we will take on commisioned work via local authorities, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Governments or Quangos in the EU or beyond.
SEMINARS
If you would like to attend our seminars in 2009 or summer workshop then contact chris mackintosh at the email above.
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
See events section for news of 2009 3-4th September Symposium @ Nottingham.
Recent Blog Entries
Sports Development Discussion Board
This is the area under development for discussing sports development issues, post the latest findings from government, academia or industry or just to share your views on a topic
Symposium Sept 3-4th queries and questions
Any thoughts on what would make our ESDN symposium particularly effective?
How can we make the sessions more useful?
What normally frustrates you about conferences - how can we avoid this?