Sports Management and AdministrationSport is a growing industry with enormous numbers of people now involved in the management and administration of sports, fitness and exercise. Whether voluntary, public or commercial sectors, all can benefit by improving the practice and delivery of the management of sport and its organisations. This text is designed to help all those delivering sport to deliver it better and includes: · What's different and special about sports management? · The voluntary sector · Event management and marketing · Marketing, fundraising and sponsorship · Managing staff and volunteers · Organisational management principles · Legal issues including health and safety · Case studies - both local and national. Full of practical examples this book reveals sports management in action, showing how good management helps us to deliver better sports participation, at all levels. This book is a must for undergraduates as well as an invaluable tool for professionals in sport management and administration in the private public and voluntary sectors. |
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... The role of the sports manager 115 General management approaches 116 Quality management 117 Strategic management 124 115 82 96 96 47 Measuring performance 130 The complexity of sports management 130 Planning vi Contents.
... The role of the sports manager 115 General management approaches 116 Quality management 117 Strategic management 124 115 82 96 96 47 Measuring performance 130 The complexity of sports management 130 Planning vi Contents.
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David C. Watt. Measuring performance 130 The complexity of sports management 130 Planning 131 Objectives 131 Control 132 Organizational change 133 The management of change 133 Decision - making 136 9 Management in practice Management ...
David C. Watt. Measuring performance 130 The complexity of sports management 130 Planning 131 Objectives 131 Control 132 Organizational change 133 The management of change 133 Decision - making 136 9 Management in practice Management ...
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David C. Watt. 12 Event management Event feasibility 186 Event planning 195 Event requirements 196 Characteristics of the best events 203 Event evaluation 204 13 Education and training Coaching awards 212 Education versus training 214 ...
David C. Watt. 12 Event management Event feasibility 186 Event planning 195 Event requirements 196 Characteristics of the best events 203 Event evaluation 204 13 Education and training Coaching awards 212 Education versus training 214 ...
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Contents
The voluntary sector | 4 |
Sport what its all about | 9 |
Figures and Table | 13 |
The sporting context | 23 |
Case studies | 50 |
Sports development | 65 |
Leadership | 76 |
Working together | 82 |
Management in practice | 139 |
Management challenges | 157 |
Marketing | 166 |
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Education and training | 211 |
Personal skills | 228 |
Into the future | 240 |
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