Abstract

The aim of this study is to define the concept of sustainability as it applies to one of the most competitive and accelerated subsystem of human activity, elite sport (or professional sport) to construct a robust understanding of it. Based on qualitative research with Hungarian Olympic athletes, we created an elite-sport-based Sustainable Sport questionnaire with 23 statements to test and map emerging topics related to elite sport. Revealed elements of Sustainable Sport include (1) future orientation, (2) community, (3) decommodification, and (4) a redefined concept of performance. This definition reflects the problems of sport particularly, and (hypothetically) of society and the economy in general. It points toward both environmental sustainability (strong sustainability) and enhanced wellbeing and may serve as a broader guide to human activity.

摘要

本研究的目的是定义可持续性概念，因为它适用于人类活动中最具竞争力和加速的子系统之一，即精英运动（或职业运动），以构建对其的深入理解。基于对匈牙利奥运会运动员的定性研究，我们创建了一份以精英运动为基础的可持续运动问卷，其中包含 23 个陈述，以测试和绘制与精英运动相关的新兴主题。可持续体育的揭示要素包括 (1) 未来方向，(2) 社区，(3) 去商品化，以及 (4) 重新定义的表现概念。这个定义特别反映了体育问题，并且（假设地）反映了整个社会和经济的问题。它指向环境可持续性（强可持续性）和增强福祉，并可作为人类活动的更广泛指南。