Contemporary Sport Management 6th Edition with Web Study Guide
6th Edition
Published on 24. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-4925-5095-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the loose-leaf version of Contemporary Sport Management, Sixth Edition, which offers students a lower-priced, printed version of the text. Other binding options are also available.
Contemporary Sport Management returns with a new edition that makes this popular introductory text stronger and more applicable than ever for students who plan to enter, or are considering entering, the field of sport management.
The sixth edition of Contemporary Sport Management offers the knowledge of 58 highly acclaimed contributors, 25 of them new to this work. Together, they present a wide array of cultural and educational backgrounds, offer a complete and contemporary overview of the field, and represent the diversity that is noteworthy of this profession.
This latest edition offers much new and updated material:
A new chapter on analytics in the sport industry
New and updated international sidebars for each of the book's 21 chapters, with accompanying questions in the web study guide
New professional profiles showcasing the diversity in the field
Streamlined chapters on sport management history and sociological aspects of sport management, emphasizing the issues most relevant to today's sports managers
Updated sidebars and learning features, including Historical Moment sections, chapter objectives, key terms, social media sidebars, sections on applied practice and critical thinking, and more
In addition, Contemporary Sport Management offers an array of student and instructor ancillaries:
A revamped web study guide that contains over 200 activities, presented through recurring features such as Day in the Life, Job Opportunities, and Learning in Action
An instructor guide that houses a sample syllabus, instruction on how to use the web study guide, a section on promoting critical thinking in sport management, lecture outlines, chapter summaries, and case studies from the journal Case Studies in Sport Management to help students apply the content to real-world situations
A test package and chapter quizzes that combine to offer 850 questions, in true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple choice formats
A presentation package of 350 slides covering the key points of each chapter, as well as an image bank of the art, tables, and content photos from the book
This new edition addresses each of the common professional component topical areas that COSMA (the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) considers essential for professional preparation: sport management foundations, functions, environment, experiential learning, and career development. Contemporary Sport Management is organized into four parts. Part I provides an overview of the field and the important leadership concepts associated with it. Part II details the major settings in which many sport management positions are carried out. In part III, readers learn about the key functional areas of sport management, including sport marketing, sport consumer behavior, sport communication, sport facility and event management, and more. And iin part IV, readers examine current sport management issues, including how sport management interfaces with law, sociology, globalization, analytics, and research.
Every chapter includes a section or vignette on international aspects of the field and ethics in sport management. This text particularly focuses on the ability to make principled, ethical decisions and on the ability to think critically. These two issues, of critical importance to sport managers, are examined and analyzed in detail in this book.
Contemporary Sport Management, Sixth Edition, will broaden students' understanding of sport management issues, including international issues and cultures, as it introduces them to all the aspects of the field they need to know as they prepare to enter the profession. With its up-to-date revisions and new inclusions, its internationally renowned stable of contributors, and its array of pedagogical aids, this latest edition of Contemporary Sport Management maintains its reputation as the groundbreaking and authoritative introductory text in the field.
Contemporary Sport Management returns with a new edition that makes this popular introductory text stronger and more applicable than ever for students who plan to enter, or are considering entering, the field of sport management.
The sixth edition of Contemporary Sport Management offers the knowledge of 58 highly acclaimed contributors, 25 of them new to this work. Together, they present a wide array of cultural and educational backgrounds, offer a complete and contemporary overview of the field, and represent the diversity that is noteworthy of this profession.
This latest edition offers much new and updated material:
A new chapter on analytics in the sport industry
New and updated international sidebars for each of the book's 21 chapters, with accompanying questions in the web study guide
New professional profiles showcasing the diversity in the field
Streamlined chapters on sport management history and sociological aspects of sport management, emphasizing the issues most relevant to today's sports managers
Updated sidebars and learning features, including Historical Moment sections, chapter objectives, key terms, social media sidebars, sections on applied practice and critical thinking, and more
In addition, Contemporary Sport Management offers an array of student and instructor ancillaries:
A revamped web study guide that contains over 200 activities, presented through recurring features such as Day in the Life, Job Opportunities, and Learning in Action
An instructor guide that houses a sample syllabus, instruction on how to use the web study guide, a section on promoting critical thinking in sport management, lecture outlines, chapter summaries, and case studies from the journal Case Studies in Sport Management to help students apply the content to real-world situations
A test package and chapter quizzes that combine to offer 850 questions, in true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple choice formats
A presentation package of 350 slides covering the key points of each chapter, as well as an image bank of the art, tables, and content photos from the book
This new edition addresses each of the common professional component topical areas that COSMA (the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) considers essential for professional preparation: sport management foundations, functions, environment, experiential learning, and career development. Contemporary Sport Management is organized into four parts. Part I provides an overview of the field and the important leadership concepts associated with it. Part II details the major settings in which many sport management positions are carried out. In part III, readers learn about the key functional areas of sport management, including sport marketing, sport consumer behavior, sport communication, sport facility and event management, and more. And iin part IV, readers examine current sport management issues, including how sport management interfaces with law, sociology, globalization, analytics, and research.
Every chapter includes a section or vignette on international aspects of the field and ethics in sport management. This text particularly focuses on the ability to make principled, ethical decisions and on the ability to think critically. These two issues, of critical importance to sport managers, are examined and analyzed in detail in this book.
Contemporary Sport Management, Sixth Edition, will broaden students' understanding of sport management issues, including international issues and cultures, as it introduces them to all the aspects of the field they need to know as they prepare to enter the profession. With its up-to-date revisions and new inclusions, its internationally renowned stable of contributors, and its array of pedagogical aids, this latest edition of Contemporary Sport Management maintains its reputation as the groundbreaking and authoritative introductory text in the field.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
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Height: 279 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1518 gr
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Persons
Paul M. Pedersen, PhD, is a professor of sport management and the director of the sport management program in the School of Public Health at Indiana University at Bloomington (IU). He has worked as a sports writer, sport management consultant, and sport business columnist. Pedersen's primary areas of scholarly interest and research are the symbiotic relationship between sport and communication, and the activities and practices of various sport organization personnel.
A research fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pedersen has published eight books (including Handbook of Sport Communication, Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, and Strategic Sport Communication) and over 95 articles in peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Sport Management, European Sport Management Quarterly, Sport Marketing Quarterly, International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, Sociology of Sport Journal, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, and Journal of Sports Economics. He has also been a part of more than 100 refereed presentations at professional conferences and more than 50 invited presentations, including invited addresses in China, Denmark, Hungary, Norway, and South Korea. He has been interviewed and quoted in publications as diverse as the New York Times and China Daily.
Founder and editor in chief of the International Journal of Sport Communication, he serves on the editorial board of 10 journals. A 2011 inductee into the Golden Eagle Hall of Fame (East High School in Pueblo, Colorado), Pedersen lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife, Jennifer, and their two youngest children, Brock and Carlie. Their two oldest children also live in Bloomington and attend IU: Zack is an undergraduate student, and Hallie is a graduate student.
Lucie Thibault, PhD, is a professor in the department of sport management at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. She has taught at Brock since 2002. Thibault has also taught at the University of British Columbia and the University of Ottawa. In her quarter century of teaching, Thibault has taught courses in organizational theory, organizational behavior, ethics in sport, globalization of sport, and policy and social issues in sport.
Thibault serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics as well as the European Sport Management Quarterly. She has held the roles of associate editor and editor of the Journal of Sport Management. She is a member of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and was named a research fellow of NASSM in 2001. In 2008, Thibault was awarded the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award from NASSM for her scholarly and leadership contributions to the field.
Thibault's research interests lie in the formation, management, and evaluation of cross-sectoral partnerships in sport organizations. She also investigates the role of the Canadian government in sport excellence and sport participation and government involvement in developing sport policy. She has been an invited speaker at many conferences around the world. Her research has appeared in numerous scholarly journals, including the Journal of Sport Management, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Human Relations, Leisure Studies, European Sport Management Quarterly, International Journal for Sport Policy and Politics, and Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Thibault resides in the Niagara region of Ontario.
A research fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pedersen has published eight books (including Handbook of Sport Communication, Research Methods and Design in Sport Management, and Strategic Sport Communication) and over 95 articles in peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Sport Management, European Sport Management Quarterly, Sport Marketing Quarterly, International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, Sociology of Sport Journal, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, and Journal of Sports Economics. He has also been a part of more than 100 refereed presentations at professional conferences and more than 50 invited presentations, including invited addresses in China, Denmark, Hungary, Norway, and South Korea. He has been interviewed and quoted in publications as diverse as the New York Times and China Daily.
Founder and editor in chief of the International Journal of Sport Communication, he serves on the editorial board of 10 journals. A 2011 inductee into the Golden Eagle Hall of Fame (East High School in Pueblo, Colorado), Pedersen lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife, Jennifer, and their two youngest children, Brock and Carlie. Their two oldest children also live in Bloomington and attend IU: Zack is an undergraduate student, and Hallie is a graduate student.
Lucie Thibault, PhD, is a professor in the department of sport management at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. She has taught at Brock since 2002. Thibault has also taught at the University of British Columbia and the University of Ottawa. In her quarter century of teaching, Thibault has taught courses in organizational theory, organizational behavior, ethics in sport, globalization of sport, and policy and social issues in sport.
Thibault serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics as well as the European Sport Management Quarterly. She has held the roles of associate editor and editor of the Journal of Sport Management. She is a member of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and was named a research fellow of NASSM in 2001. In 2008, Thibault was awarded the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award from NASSM for her scholarly and leadership contributions to the field.
Thibault's research interests lie in the formation, management, and evaluation of cross-sectoral partnerships in sport organizations. She also investigates the role of the Canadian government in sport excellence and sport participation and government involvement in developing sport policy. She has been an invited speaker at many conferences around the world. Her research has appeared in numerous scholarly journals, including the Journal of Sport Management, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Human Relations, Leisure Studies, European Sport Management Quarterly, International Journal for Sport Policy and Politics, and Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Thibault resides in the Niagara region of Ontario.
Content
Part I. Introduction to Sport Management
Chapter 1. Managing Sport
Paul M. Pedersen, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
Defining Sport and Sport Management
Nature and Scope of the Sport Industry
Unique Aspects of Sport Management
Sport Management Competencies
Future Challenges and Opportunities
Learning Aids
Chapter 2. Developing a Professional Perspective
Sally R. Ross, PhD; Brian P. McCullough, PhD; Susan E.C. Simmons, PhD?
Professional Preparation
Professional Attitude
Career Planning and Management
Information for Occupational Success
Learning Aids
Chapter 3. Historical Aspects of the Sport Business Industry
Elizabeth A. Gregg, PhD; Brenda G. Pitts, EdD; Paul M. Pedersen, PhD
Historical Aspects of Commercialization in Sport
Historical Aspects of the Sport Market
Critical Thinking in the History of the Sport Business Industry
Ethics in the History of the Sport Business Industry
Learning Aids
Chapter 4. Management Concepts and Practice in Sport Organizations
Kathy Babiak, PhD; Kathryn L. Heinze, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
Organization Defined
Organizational Environment
Organizational Effectiveness
Organizational Structure
Organizational Design
Structure and Design of Sport Organizations
Strategy
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change
Critical Thinking in Sport Organizations
Ethics in Sport Organizations
Learning Aids
Chapter 5. Managing and Leading in Sport Organizations
Shannon Kerwin, PhD; Ming Li, EdD; Laura J. Burton, PhD
Theoretical Approaches to Management
Management Functions
Classifications of Managers
Managerial Skills
Leadership
Decision Making, Authority, and Power
Human Resource Management
Organizational Diversity
Critical Thinking in Sport Managing and Leading
Ethics in the Leadership of Sport Organizations
Learning Aids
Part II. Selected Sport Management Sites
Chapter 6. Community and Youth Sport
Marlene A. Dixon, PhD; Jennifer E. McGarry, PhD; Justin Evanovich, PhD
Origins of Community Sport
Youth Sport History
Definition of Community Sport
Size and Scope of Community Sport
Types of Community Sport Organizations
Management Challenges
Adult Community Sport Offerings
Youth Sport Offerings
Critical Thinking in Youth and Community Sport
Ethics in Community and Youth Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 7. Interscholastic Athletics
Eric W. Forsyth, PhD; Tywan G. Martin, PhD; Warren A. Whisenant, PhD
Arrival of Interscholastic Athletics
Governance of Interscholastic Athletics
Value of Interscholastic Athletics Programs
Participation Numbers
Operating Models
Careers in Interscholastic Athletics
Issues Facing Interscholastic Athletics
Critical Thinking in Interscholastic Athletics
Ethics in Interscholastic Athletics
Learning Aids
Chapter 8. Intercollegiate Athletics
Ellen J. Staurowsky, EdD; Robertha Abney, PhD; Nicholas M. Watanabe, PhD
Origins of Intercollegiate Athletics Governance
College Sport Finance
Intercollegiate Athletics Administrators
Critical Thinking in Intercollegiate Athletics
Ethics in Intercollegiate Athletics
Learning Aids
Chapter 9. Professional Sport
Jacqueline McDowell, PhD; Amy Chan Hyung Kim, PhD; Natasha T. Brison, PhD
Historical Aspects of Professional Sport
Unique Aspects of Professional Sport
Revenue Sources for Professional Sport Teams
Future Challenges Facing Professional Sport
Career Opportunities in Professional Sport
Critical Thinking in Professional Sport
Ethics in Professional Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 10. Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Catherine Lahey, MBA, MSBM; Jezali Lubenetski, MBA, MSBM; Danielle Smith, MBA, MSBM
Functions of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Types of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Careers in Agencies
Challenges Facing Agencies
Critical Thinking in Agency Activities
Ethical Issues in Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Learning Aids
Chapter 11. Sport Tourism
Heather Gibson, PhD; Sheranne Fairley, PhD; Millicent Kennelly, PhD
Tourism and the Tourism Industry
Defining Sport Tourism
Sustainability and Sport Tourism
Critical Thinking in Sport Tourism
Ethics in Sport Tourism
Learning Aids
Part III. Selected Sport Management Functions
Chapter 12. Sport Marketing
Ketra L. Armstrong, PhD; Patrick Walsh, PhD; Windy Dees, PhD
Developing a Sport Marketing Plan
Market Research
Critical Thinking in Sport Marketing
Ethics in Sport Marketing
Learning Aids
Chapter 13. Sport Consumer Behavior
Andrea N. Geurin, PhD; Cara Wright, PhD; James J. Zhang, PED
Understanding the Individual as a Sport Consumer
Group Influences on the Sport Consumer
Situational Influences on the Sport Consumer
Consumer Decision Making in Sport
Sport Consumer Behavior Challenges and Issues
Critical Thinking in Sport Consumer Behavior
Ethics in Sport Consumer Behavior
Learning Aids
Chapter 14. Communication in the Sport Industry
G. Clayton Stoldt, EdD; Stephen W. Dittmore, PhD; Paul M. Pedersen, PhD
Theoretical Framework of Sport Communication
Strategic Sport Communication Model
Media Relations in Sport
Community Relations in Sport
Critical Thinking in Sport Communication
Ethics in Sport Communication
Learning Aids
Chapter 15. Finance and Economics in the Sport Industry
Timothy D. DeSchriver, EdD; Marion E. Hambrick, PhD; Daniel F. Mahony, PhD
Current Financial Situation of U.S. Professional Sport
Current Financial Situation of U.S. College Athletics
Economics of Sport
Overview of Financial Management
Sources of Revenues and Expenses for Sport Organizations
Careers in Financial Management for Sport Organizations
Critical Thinking in Sport Finance and Economics
Ethics in Sport Finance and Economics
Learning Aids
Chapter 16. Sport Facility and Event Management
Stacey A. Hall, PhD; Amanda L. Paule-Koba, PhD; Brianna Newland, DSM
Types of Facilities
Facility Management
Event Management
Critical Thinking in Sport Facility and Event Management
Ethics in Sport Facility and Event Management
Learning Aids
Part IV. Current Challenges in Sport Management
Chapter 17. Legal Considerations in Sport Management
Anita M. Moorman, JD; R. Christopher Reynolds, PhD, JD; Amanda Siegrist, JD
Basics of Law
U.S. Constitution
Federal Legislation
State Legal Systems
Summary of Fundamental Sport Law Components
Future Challenges
Critical Thinking in Sport Law
Ethics in Sport Law
Learning Aids
Chapter 18. Sociological Aspects of Sport
Nicole M. LaVoi, PhD; Mary Jo Kane, PhD; Nancy Lough, PhD
Social Significance of Sport
Benefits of Sport
Dark Side of Sport
Sport as a Vehicle for Social Transformation
Implications for Sport Managers
Critical Thinking in Sport Sociology
Ethics in Sport Sociology
Learning Aids
Chapter 19. A North American Perspective on International Sport
Ceyda Mumcu, PhD; Sylvia Trendafilova, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
What Is International Sport?
Expansion of International Sport
Current Issues in International Sport
Essentials for Aspiring International Sport Managers
Forecasting the Future: International Sport 2014 and Beyond
Critical Thinking in International Sport
Ethics in International Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 20. Analytics in the Sport Industry
Kevin Mongeon, PhD; David P. Hedlund, PhD; Ryan Spalding, PhD
Sport Analytics Process
Sport Analytics Techniques
Critical Thinking in Sport Analytics
Ethics in Sport Analytics
Sport Analytics in Practice
Chapter 21. Sport Management Research
Nola Agha, PhD; Jess C. Dixon, PhD; Brendan Dwyer, PhD
Research Questions
Why Sport Managers Need to Understand Research
What Is Sport Management Research?
Key Concepts
Current Challenges in Sport Management Research
Future of Sport Management Research
Critical Thinking in Sport Management Research
Ethics in Sport Management Research
Learning Aids
Chapter 1. Managing Sport
Paul M. Pedersen, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
Defining Sport and Sport Management
Nature and Scope of the Sport Industry
Unique Aspects of Sport Management
Sport Management Competencies
Future Challenges and Opportunities
Learning Aids
Chapter 2. Developing a Professional Perspective
Sally R. Ross, PhD; Brian P. McCullough, PhD; Susan E.C. Simmons, PhD?
Professional Preparation
Professional Attitude
Career Planning and Management
Information for Occupational Success
Learning Aids
Chapter 3. Historical Aspects of the Sport Business Industry
Elizabeth A. Gregg, PhD; Brenda G. Pitts, EdD; Paul M. Pedersen, PhD
Historical Aspects of Commercialization in Sport
Historical Aspects of the Sport Market
Critical Thinking in the History of the Sport Business Industry
Ethics in the History of the Sport Business Industry
Learning Aids
Chapter 4. Management Concepts and Practice in Sport Organizations
Kathy Babiak, PhD; Kathryn L. Heinze, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
Organization Defined
Organizational Environment
Organizational Effectiveness
Organizational Structure
Organizational Design
Structure and Design of Sport Organizations
Strategy
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change
Critical Thinking in Sport Organizations
Ethics in Sport Organizations
Learning Aids
Chapter 5. Managing and Leading in Sport Organizations
Shannon Kerwin, PhD; Ming Li, EdD; Laura J. Burton, PhD
Theoretical Approaches to Management
Management Functions
Classifications of Managers
Managerial Skills
Leadership
Decision Making, Authority, and Power
Human Resource Management
Organizational Diversity
Critical Thinking in Sport Managing and Leading
Ethics in the Leadership of Sport Organizations
Learning Aids
Part II. Selected Sport Management Sites
Chapter 6. Community and Youth Sport
Marlene A. Dixon, PhD; Jennifer E. McGarry, PhD; Justin Evanovich, PhD
Origins of Community Sport
Youth Sport History
Definition of Community Sport
Size and Scope of Community Sport
Types of Community Sport Organizations
Management Challenges
Adult Community Sport Offerings
Youth Sport Offerings
Critical Thinking in Youth and Community Sport
Ethics in Community and Youth Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 7. Interscholastic Athletics
Eric W. Forsyth, PhD; Tywan G. Martin, PhD; Warren A. Whisenant, PhD
Arrival of Interscholastic Athletics
Governance of Interscholastic Athletics
Value of Interscholastic Athletics Programs
Participation Numbers
Operating Models
Careers in Interscholastic Athletics
Issues Facing Interscholastic Athletics
Critical Thinking in Interscholastic Athletics
Ethics in Interscholastic Athletics
Learning Aids
Chapter 8. Intercollegiate Athletics
Ellen J. Staurowsky, EdD; Robertha Abney, PhD; Nicholas M. Watanabe, PhD
Origins of Intercollegiate Athletics Governance
College Sport Finance
Intercollegiate Athletics Administrators
Critical Thinking in Intercollegiate Athletics
Ethics in Intercollegiate Athletics
Learning Aids
Chapter 9. Professional Sport
Jacqueline McDowell, PhD; Amy Chan Hyung Kim, PhD; Natasha T. Brison, PhD
Historical Aspects of Professional Sport
Unique Aspects of Professional Sport
Revenue Sources for Professional Sport Teams
Future Challenges Facing Professional Sport
Career Opportunities in Professional Sport
Critical Thinking in Professional Sport
Ethics in Professional Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 10. Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Catherine Lahey, MBA, MSBM; Jezali Lubenetski, MBA, MSBM; Danielle Smith, MBA, MSBM
Functions of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Types of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Careers in Agencies
Challenges Facing Agencies
Critical Thinking in Agency Activities
Ethical Issues in Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Learning Aids
Chapter 11. Sport Tourism
Heather Gibson, PhD; Sheranne Fairley, PhD; Millicent Kennelly, PhD
Tourism and the Tourism Industry
Defining Sport Tourism
Sustainability and Sport Tourism
Critical Thinking in Sport Tourism
Ethics in Sport Tourism
Learning Aids
Part III. Selected Sport Management Functions
Chapter 12. Sport Marketing
Ketra L. Armstrong, PhD; Patrick Walsh, PhD; Windy Dees, PhD
Developing a Sport Marketing Plan
Market Research
Critical Thinking in Sport Marketing
Ethics in Sport Marketing
Learning Aids
Chapter 13. Sport Consumer Behavior
Andrea N. Geurin, PhD; Cara Wright, PhD; James J. Zhang, PED
Understanding the Individual as a Sport Consumer
Group Influences on the Sport Consumer
Situational Influences on the Sport Consumer
Consumer Decision Making in Sport
Sport Consumer Behavior Challenges and Issues
Critical Thinking in Sport Consumer Behavior
Ethics in Sport Consumer Behavior
Learning Aids
Chapter 14. Communication in the Sport Industry
G. Clayton Stoldt, EdD; Stephen W. Dittmore, PhD; Paul M. Pedersen, PhD
Theoretical Framework of Sport Communication
Strategic Sport Communication Model
Media Relations in Sport
Community Relations in Sport
Critical Thinking in Sport Communication
Ethics in Sport Communication
Learning Aids
Chapter 15. Finance and Economics in the Sport Industry
Timothy D. DeSchriver, EdD; Marion E. Hambrick, PhD; Daniel F. Mahony, PhD
Current Financial Situation of U.S. Professional Sport
Current Financial Situation of U.S. College Athletics
Economics of Sport
Overview of Financial Management
Sources of Revenues and Expenses for Sport Organizations
Careers in Financial Management for Sport Organizations
Critical Thinking in Sport Finance and Economics
Ethics in Sport Finance and Economics
Learning Aids
Chapter 16. Sport Facility and Event Management
Stacey A. Hall, PhD; Amanda L. Paule-Koba, PhD; Brianna Newland, DSM
Types of Facilities
Facility Management
Event Management
Critical Thinking in Sport Facility and Event Management
Ethics in Sport Facility and Event Management
Learning Aids
Part IV. Current Challenges in Sport Management
Chapter 17. Legal Considerations in Sport Management
Anita M. Moorman, JD; R. Christopher Reynolds, PhD, JD; Amanda Siegrist, JD
Basics of Law
U.S. Constitution
Federal Legislation
State Legal Systems
Summary of Fundamental Sport Law Components
Future Challenges
Critical Thinking in Sport Law
Ethics in Sport Law
Learning Aids
Chapter 18. Sociological Aspects of Sport
Nicole M. LaVoi, PhD; Mary Jo Kane, PhD; Nancy Lough, PhD
Social Significance of Sport
Benefits of Sport
Dark Side of Sport
Sport as a Vehicle for Social Transformation
Implications for Sport Managers
Critical Thinking in Sport Sociology
Ethics in Sport Sociology
Learning Aids
Chapter 19. A North American Perspective on International Sport
Ceyda Mumcu, PhD; Sylvia Trendafilova, PhD; Lucie Thibault, PhD
What Is International Sport?
Expansion of International Sport
Current Issues in International Sport
Essentials for Aspiring International Sport Managers
Forecasting the Future: International Sport 2014 and Beyond
Critical Thinking in International Sport
Ethics in International Sport
Learning Aids
Chapter 20. Analytics in the Sport Industry
Kevin Mongeon, PhD; David P. Hedlund, PhD; Ryan Spalding, PhD
Sport Analytics Process
Sport Analytics Techniques
Critical Thinking in Sport Analytics
Ethics in Sport Analytics
Sport Analytics in Practice
Chapter 21. Sport Management Research
Nola Agha, PhD; Jess C. Dixon, PhD; Brendan Dwyer, PhD
Research Questions
Why Sport Managers Need to Understand Research
What Is Sport Management Research?
Key Concepts
Current Challenges in Sport Management Research
Future of Sport Management Research
Critical Thinking in Sport Management Research
Ethics in Sport Management Research
Learning Aids