Managing Sport Facilities, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide,
merges the historical and theoretical foundations of the sport
facility industry with real-world challenges and insights to create
an engaging, modern guide for effective sport facility management.
This updated edition provides a comprehensive knowledge base for
the wide-ranging duties of sport facility managers and prepares
students to enter the field ready to confront the responsibilities
they will face on the job. Joining field expert Gil Fried for this
fourth edition is Matthew Kastel, a practicing stadium manager with
over 25 years of experience. Together, the authors blend extensive
research and insights from the professional industry with everyday
occurrences at sport facilities. With an increased focus on
in-depth, real-world examples of issues facing facility managers
today, this edition takes a detailed look at different types of
facilities, including stadiums, arenas, fitness centers, parks, and
multiuse facilities, and it addresses the various challenges that
each presents. Contributions from industry professionals provide an
inside look at their facility’s unique issues and concerns, from
systems and operations to maintenance and green practices. To
emphasize practical applications of the content, a new web study
guide includes seven Day in the Life videos that follow the daily
routine of a facility executive and offer students an inside look
at real-life facility management. Additional tools further enhance
learning and are accompanied by activities and assignments that
guide students in applying the concepts: Video clips of interviews
with industry professionals provide multifaceted career insights
and advice. Gil’s Sportsplex, an in-depth sport facility case
study, covers strategic planning, construction, financial analysis,
and more. Sample blueprints highlight the construction and anatomy
of a sport facility. A list of Internet resources for each chapter
encourages further learning. Also new to this edition is a chapter
on midevent management, which covers strategies for managers to use
during events as issues arrive so they are prepared for all phases
of a facility event. Throughout the book, examples capture the
essence of being a facility manager. Opening chapter scenarios
introduce industry executives and show how the material applies to
daily activities. Facility Focus sidebars provide facts about
facilities and strategies for facility success, while Behind the
Scenes sections present unique concerns and strategies to make
facility managers more successful professionals. Students will
develop practical knowledge, which will prepare them to make
decisions in all areas of facility management, including building
design and construction, operations, marketing, legal issues,
finance, and event management. Managing Sport Facilities, Fourth
Edition, teaches the foundational and application skills necessary
for facility managers to respond effectively to new challenges. It
is an essential resource for guiding students to success in a sport
facility management career. Note: The web study guide is included
with all new print books and some ebooks. For ebook formats that
don’t provide access, the web study guide is available
separately.
General
Imprint: |
Human Kinetics
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2020 |
First published: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Gil Fried
• Matthew Kastel
|
Dimensions: |
217 x 281 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
496 |
Edition: |
Fourth Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4925-8957-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4925-8957-8 |
Barcode: |
9781492589570 |
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