Managing Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Programs
Concepts and Practices
Published on 12. January 1999
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-205-15944-4 (ISBN)
Description
Managing Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Programs introduces the student to the broad area of sport management, including professional sports, school-based sports, recreation, and fitness programs. The text covers the practical and theoretical aspects of sport management and provides an excellent introduction to the profession.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
725 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-15944-4 (9780205159444)
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Content
Each chapter includes "Chapter Objectives," "Conclusions," "References," and "Discussion and Review Questions." I.FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT MANAGEMENT.
1.Understanding Sport Management.
2.General Career and Employment Opportunities.
3.Philosophy and Theory of Sport Management.
II.THE PROCESSES OF SPORT MANAGEMENT - DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES.
4.The Processes, Roles, and Competencies of Sport Managers.
5.Leadership, Motivation, and Decision-Making.
6.Communication and Conflict Resolution.
III.PRACTICAL AND PRAGMATIC ASPECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT.
7.Budgeting and Sound Financial Management.
8.Facility Management and Maintenance.
9.Personnel Management.
10.The World of Sport Fundraising, Promotions, and Marketing.
11.The Legal Aspects of Sport Management.
12.Risk Management and Legal Liability.
1.Understanding Sport Management.
2.General Career and Employment Opportunities.
3.Philosophy and Theory of Sport Management.
II.THE PROCESSES OF SPORT MANAGEMENT - DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES.
4.The Processes, Roles, and Competencies of Sport Managers.
5.Leadership, Motivation, and Decision-Making.
6.Communication and Conflict Resolution.
III.PRACTICAL AND PRAGMATIC ASPECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT.
7.Budgeting and Sound Financial Management.
8.Facility Management and Maintenance.
9.Personnel Management.
10.The World of Sport Fundraising, Promotions, and Marketing.
11.The Legal Aspects of Sport Management.
12.Risk Management and Legal Liability.