The importance of the sports context for sustainable development has been widely discussed in recent years. However, the contribution of sports facilities to sustainable development remains a topic rarely presented in academic literature. For this reason, this paper aims to synthesize the existing information in the literature related to sustainable development in the context of sports facilities, to this aim, a systematic review was carried out following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 methodology via the Scopus and Web of Science databases where a total of 28 studies have been identified. Among them, most of them focus on environmental sustainability, also most of the current literature are qualitative studies and mainly focus on the sustainable performance of sports facilities and organizations. Through these results, a total of 16 categories and 49 indicators are established to assess the contribution of sports facilities to sustainable development. In conclusion, this study not also analyzes the state-of-the-art related to sustainability and sports facilities but also provides the basis for analyzing the sustainable performance of sports facilities including the three dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) according to the triple-bottom-line framework, allowing future assessments of sport facilities contribution to the sustainable development.

Purpose: This study aims to analyse a new model to assess the sustainable behaviours, sustainable attitudes and sustainable knowledge on sport practitioners.Design/methodology/approach: This paper employs a scale of 44 items divided into three different dimensions to analyse the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable development on 227 sport participants.Findings: Through this study the authors have been able to obtain a reliable scale that allows us to analyse and the knowledge, attitudes and sustainable behaviours of physical and sports education practitioners.Research limitations/implications: Both psychometric properties of the initial scale and the differences between studies contexts may affect the results of the present analysis. Therefore, new studies are needed in order to analyse how sport physical activities influence sustainable behaviours among physical activity and sport practitioners.Practical implications: In this work the authors present a valid and reliable tool for the study of the environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of physical activity and sport practitioners.Originality/value: Regarding the importance of sport in relation to sustainable development, this work is the first to adapt a scale to the context of practitioners of physical activity and sport in order to improve the understanding of how physical activity and sport affect sustainable behaviours, serving as a starting point for future research in sustainable development sports field.

According to the impact that sporting events have where they take place, this study aims to analyze the influence of citizens’ participation in sporting events and their identification with the place of residence, their perception of the impacts generated by the events and their support for holding them. Moreover, it also analyzes the influence of the perceived impacts from the event on satisfaction with the quality of life and their support for holding the sporting events. The study was conducted with a sample of 2,049 residents of the three provincial capitals of the Valencian Community (Spain), selected by stratified random sampling, through a questionnaire completed both in person and online. The results confirm the influence of both residents’ participation in the organization and identification with their place of residence on the perceived positive impacts. Likewise, the perception of positive and negative impacts on the events predicts the degree of satisfaction with the quality of life and support for the event. In addition, satisfaction with quality of life was also a strong predictor of event support. Thus, this study highlights the need to involve residents in the planning of sporting events to improve their perception of the positive impacts, which will lead to greater satisfaction with their quality of life and greater support for future sporting events. Finally, some implications are extracted related to the need of sporting event policies that favor the involvement of citizens in its organization to promote the positive impacts of the organization of those events.

Understanding the calculation of the carbon footprint is a fundamental step in analyzing the environmental impact of sporting events. For this reason, such events have received considerable attention in recent years. However, despite their higher presence, frequency and the advantages they offer over mega-events, small- and medium-scale events have been largely understudied. Moreover, among the various methodologies used to carry out these calculations, it is common to find complex procedures that hinder the understanding of the process and, consequently, its applicability in both professional and academic contexts. For this reason, the aim of the present study was to gather data on the environmental impact associated with participants’ travel and accommodation, while outlining a step-by-step methodology for conducting the calculation. To do so, this study analyzed the carbon footprint of a small-scale cycle touring event held in Spain on May 2023, by surveying 251 participants and using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to assess the calculation by using quantitative methodology, based on a convenience sample. The results show that the event generated a total carbon footprint of 13.46 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), of which 12.85 tonnes attributed to travel and 0,6 tonnes to accommodation. This research contributes to the existing literature by presenting an easy-to-understand methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of participants at sporting events, thus helping organizations incorporate this calculation into their activities. Additionally, it expands the empirical evidence on the environmental impact of such events, offering valuable insights for event organizers to implement effective measures aimed at reducing their carbon footprint.

Introduction: Dual Career, which integrates academic training with sports practice, is highlighted as a protective factor for elite student-athletes, aiding in their preparation for a successful transition to the labor market. This study explores the impact of the competencies and intrapreneurial skills developed through Dual Career on perceived employability, emphasizing the critical role of this unique approach. Objective: This study aims to analyze differences in the perception of employability and the development of Dual Career competencies and intrapreneurial skills based on gender, level of competition, and level of education. Additionally, it evaluates the potential influence of these competencies and intrapreneurial skills on the perception of employability. Methodology: A quantitative approach was used, through a structured validated survey. The sample was composed of 221 elite student-athletes from the Valencian Community. The data were analyzed with statistical models to determine possible relationships between variables. Results: Differences were observed in the development of competencies and the perception of employability according to the level of competition, with international athletes standing out. In addition, innovation and career management and planning skills are highlighted as predictors of perceived employability. Discussion: The findings highlight the importance of incorporating intrapreneurial development strategies in Dual Career programs to strengthen and enhance the ability of future professionals to innovate and adapt to constantly changing work environments. Conclusions: Dual Career emerges as a distinguishing factor in shaping resilient and innovative future professionals, well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the labor market. It represents an important tool for facilitating their successful transition into professional life.