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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... Sport and politics 6 1 Sport- what it's all about Parameters and definitions 9 The history of sport 11 Trends in sports participation 13 Pricing of sports participation 16 The economic impact of sport 16 Sports clubs 17 Sports clubs ...
... Sport and politics 6 1 Sport- what it's all about Parameters and definitions 9 The history of sport 11 Trends in sports participation 13 Pricing of sports participation 16 The economic impact of sport 16 Sports clubs 17 Sports clubs ...
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David C. Watt. 3 The voluntary sector Voluntary organizations 47 Sport is a voluntary concept 49 Voluntary ethos 51 Voluntary sports organizations 52 Management of voluntary organizations 53 The nature of voluntary organizations 55 ...
David C. Watt. 3 The voluntary sector Voluntary organizations 47 Sport is a voluntary concept 49 Voluntary ethos 51 Voluntary sports organizations 52 Management of voluntary organizations 53 The nature of voluntary organizations 55 ...
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... agencies 245 Sports councils 246 National sports centres 246 English sports councils 247 . Other official organizations 248 Media addresses 257 Independent regional television 259 Newspapers 261 Press agencies 262 Sports photographic ...
... agencies 245 Sports councils 246 National sports centres 246 English sports councils 247 . Other official organizations 248 Media addresses 257 Independent regional television 259 Newspapers 261 Press agencies 262 Sports photographic ...
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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 |
1 | 196 |
Education and training | 211 |
Personal skills | 228 |
Into the future | 240 |
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