Author: Watt, David
Brand: Routledge
Edition: 2
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 296
Release Date: 02-10-2003
Details: Product Description Sport 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. Synopsis This fully revised and updated text presents a comprehensive overview of the management of sport in the UK at every level, from the European context to the organization of voluntary grass-roots sport. It should provide knowledge for those working in the field of sports administration and development by outlining management principles and procedures, examining the various structures and organizations involved.
EAN: 9780415274579
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood