Fundamentals of sport management / Robert E. Baker, Craig Esherick.

By:

Baker, Robert E, 1957-

Contributor(s):

Esherick, Craig [aut]

Material type:

TextSeries: Human Kinetics' fundamentals of sport and exercise science seriesPublication details: Champaign : Human Kinetics, c2013.Description: x, 254 p. : ill. b&w ; 26 cmISBN:

9780736091084

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DDC classification:

796.069

Contents:

Pt. 1. Welcome to sport management -- Ch. 1. What is sport management? -- Ch. 2. What can I do with sport management? -- Pt. 2. Building blocks of sport management -- Ch. 3. Sport management principles and functions -- Ch. 4. Leadership in sport organizations -- Ch. 5. Sport policy and governance -- Ch. 6. Sport venues, event management, and building operations -- Ch. 7. Sport law -- Ch. 8. Sport marketing -- Ch. 9. Sport media -- Ch. 10. Sport economics -- Ch. 11. Sport finance -- Ch. 12. Ethics in sport management.

Summary: This book provides foundational knowledge of sport management to help readers prepare for advanced study or a career in the industry. Written by an author team with experience in both the academic world and sport industry, "Fundamentals of Sport Management" combines introductory concepts with practical information in sport management. The text begins with a discussion of the origins and development of the field, professional associations, essential components of professional preparation, and potential paths to employment. It covers everything from managerial principles and sport policy to marketing, economics and ethics in sport. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in sport management, the text allows readers to focus their efforts to prepare for further study, research and career opportunities. This text is part of Human Kinetics' "Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science" series. Welcome to the exciting world of sport management.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Marbella International University Centre Library	796.069 BAK fun (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	12035

Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-246) and index.

Pt. 1. Welcome to sport management --
Ch. 1. What is sport management? --
Ch. 2. What can I do with sport management? --
Pt. 2. Building blocks of sport management --
Ch. 3. Sport management principles and functions --
Ch. 4. Leadership in sport organizations --
Ch. 5. Sport policy and governance --
Ch. 6. Sport venues, event management, and building operations --
Ch. 7. Sport law --
Ch. 8. Sport marketing --
Ch. 9. Sport media --
Ch. 10. Sport economics --
Ch. 11. Sport finance --
Ch. 12. Ethics in sport management.

This book provides foundational knowledge of sport management to help readers prepare for advanced study or a career in the industry. Written by an author team with experience in both the academic world and sport industry, "Fundamentals of Sport Management" combines introductory concepts with practical information in sport management. The text begins with a discussion of the origins and development of the field, professional associations, essential components of professional preparation, and potential paths to employment. It covers everything from managerial principles and sport policy to marketing, economics and ethics in sport. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in sport management, the text allows readers to focus their efforts to prepare for further study, research and career opportunities. This text is part of Human Kinetics' "Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science" series. Welcome to the exciting world of sport management.

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