sports management
RESEARCH METHODS & DESIGN IN SPORT MANAGEMENT explains research design, implementation, and assessment criteria with a focus on specific procedures unique to the discipline of sport management. Available – Hardback; eBook
CONTEMPORARY SPORTS MANAGEMENT 4th Ed provides students with an overview of sport management by presenting an extensive discussion of the foundational aspects of the profession and current topics from the field. Available – Hardback; eBook
SPORT & PUBLIC POLICY: SOCIAL, POLITICAL & ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES is the only text that examines some of the most compelling policy issues affecting the sports world from an interdisciplinary perspective—including economics, history, urban planning, not-for-profit administration, public health communications, political science, and philosophy. Available – Hardback; eBook
SPORT CLUB MANAGEMENT provides readers with the knowledge and tools necessary for running a sport club like a business. Available – Hardback; eBook
MANAGING SPORTS FACILITIES – 2ND ED provides a clear and comprehensive understanding of crafting a career in running a sport facility. Available – Hardback; eBook
SPORT AND CHARACTER: RECLAIMING THE PRINCIPLES OF SPORTSMANSHIP – By reminding you of an alternative view to a win-at-all-costs mentality, Sport and Character: Reclaiming the Principles of Sportsmanship will inspire you to renew your focus on incorporating lessons of sportsmanship in your coaching—bringing honor to the game, the team, and the individual. Available – Paper; eBook
APPLIED SPORT MANAGEMENT SKILLS uses the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to teach readers how to become strong leaders and managers in the world of sport. This book provides a comprehensive overview of management topics with a unique focus on developing the necessary skills to manage sport organizations. Available – Hardback w/ web resource; Print & eBook w/ web resource; eBook w/ web resource; Presentation Package; Online Student Resource
TRUE COMPETITION: A GUIDE TO PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN SPORT AND SOCIETY provides a novel perspective on competition that challenges traditional beliefs through a research-backed defense. Readers will learn the differences between positive and negative competition, and they will discover how to implement change in their organizations. Available – Paper; eBook
RECREATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT introduces the field of facility design, management, and maintenance. The text includes a detailed look at the foundations of the profession, descriptions of the common indoor and outdoor elements of facilities, and the practical knowledge and skills required for managing various types of recreation facilities. Available – Paper w/ web resource; Presentation Package; Online Student Resource
RISK MANAGEMENT IN SPORT & RECREATION is a comprehensive resource for those charged with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management. Available – Paper
HEALTH FITNESS MANAGEMENT – 2ND ED provides an in-depth picture of the energetic, varied, and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. With contributions from leading experts in the fitness industry and several new chapters, this second edition is the most authoritative and field-tested guide to management success. Available – Hardback; eBook
SPORT PROMOTION & SALES MANAGEMENT – 2ND ED features much new material, including a greatly expanded discussion of sport sponsorship and a radically updated technology chapter. Using their extensive academic and professional experiences, the authors offer real-life contemporary examples of sales and promotion management in practice. Available – Hardback; eBook
SPORT FINANCE – 2ND ED shows students how to apply financial concepts and appreciate the importance of finance in sound sport management and operations. Available – Hardback; eBook; Presentation Package
STRATEGIC SPORT COMMUNICATION is the first text that encompasses the vast, varied, and exciting field of sport communication. This text introduces readers to all aspects of the sport communication industry and how each is integral to the management, marketing, and operational goals of sport organizations at all levels. Available – Hardback; eBook; Presentation Package
CONTEMPORARY SPORT MANAGEMENT – 3RD ED provides an excellent overview of the principles and possibilities in this dynamic industry. A top-selling book in its field, this third edition continues to engage readers by offering a global perspective, current research and developments in the field, and personalized contributions from more than 30 stellar scholars and professionals in sport management. Available – Hardback; eBook; Presentation Package
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN SPORT & RECREATION – 2ND ED continues to guide students toward a greater understanding of human resource management in the sport and recreation environment. Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Second Edition, provides future practitioners with a solid foundation in research and application of human resource management for success in the sport industry. Available – Hardback
SPORT PUBLIC RELATIONS: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION fills a void in the ever-expanding field of sport management by providing comprehensive treatment of public relations practice within sport. Rather than address public relations only as a means of supporting the marketing function or leveraging the media’s interest in an event or organization, this text recognizes public relations as a function that is integral to many aspects of a sport organization’s goals. Available – Hardback
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN OLYMPIC SPORT ORGANISATIONS provides a thorough explanation of human resource issues that Olympic sport organizations (OSOs) face, and it offers guidelines for resolving those issues. It also gives sport managers tools for analyzing how to maintain and improve their organizational structures. Available – Paper
UNDERSTANDING SPORT ORGANISATIONS: THE APPLICATION OF ORGANIZATION THEORY – 2ND ED continues to give readers a strong foundation in organization theory and application of that theory by providing a real-world context to all its issues. Available – Hardback
RECREATIONAL SPORT MANAGEMENT – 4TH ED is back and stronger than ever. This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded and improved to keep students up to date in recreational sport management practices and prepare them for solid careers in the field. It also is a practical tool for professionals already working in the field. Available – Hardback
AQUATIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT provides current and future aquatics professionals with a complete guide to running aquatics programs safely and effectively. This practical reference covers everything an aquatics director needs. Available – Hardback
STRATEGIC AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF OLYMPIC SPORT ORGANISATIONS offers valuable guidance on strategically evaluating, managing, and driving the performance of sport organizations. Available – Paper
JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT – SPECIAL ISSUES