Still the only textbook to introduce the fundamental principles of sport and leisure management together Essential course text for all undergraduate sport management or leisure management courses Torkildsen is a classic textbook, used by hundreds of thousands of sport and leisure students over nearly 40 years Seventh edition is fully revised and updated, with new cases and examples in every chapter Contains completely new chapters on outdoor recreation and adventure; sport business consultancy; the global sport and leisure economy, and corporate social responsibility Provides core theory and practical guidance of the key functional areas of sport and leisure management Companion website includes additional material for teaching and learning

Still the only textbook to introduce the fundamental principles of sport and leisure management together Essential course text for all undergraduate sport management or leisure management courses Torkildsen is a classic textbook, used by hundreds of thousands of sport and leisure students over nearly 40 years Seventh edition is fully revised and updated, with new cases and examples in every chapter Contains completely new chapters on outdoor recreation and adventure; sport business consultancy; the global sport and leisure economy, and corporate social responsibility Provides core theory and practical guidance of the key functional areas of sport and leisure management Companion website includes additional material for teaching and learning

Can sport and physical activity (PA) be used to improve the communities we live in? How do community groups manage facilities that provide sport and PA? How can managers ensure the services they deliver meet the needs of their community? What role should community sport schemes play in society? Answer these questions and more in this, the first textbook to focus on the theory and practice of community-level sport management and development. Bringing together academics and practitioners with expertise in sport management, sport development, the sociology of sport, PA programming and community coaching, this book outlines best practice and explores contemporary issues relating to: Community enhancement through sport and PA Leadership, enterprise and innovation Budgeting and decision making Event and facility management Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Monitoring and evaluation. The book is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to developing and managing community sport; Part II outlines the key issues and challenges that face those working in the sector; and Part III examines the leadership and management qualities needed to effectively manage and develop community sport. Insightful and user-friendly, Managing and Developing Community Sport is written in an easy to read style and is a vital resource for sport management practitioners or students hoping to work in community-level sport.

Can sport and physical activity (PA) be used to improve the communities we live in? How do community groups manage facilities that provide sport and PA? How can managers ensure the services they deliver meet the needs of their community? What role should community sport schemes play in society? Answer these questions and more in this, the first textbook to focus on the theory and practice of community-level sport management and development. Bringing together academics and practitioners with expertise in sport management, sport development, the sociology of sport, PA programming and community coaching, this book outlines best practice and explores contemporary issues relating to: Community enhancement through sport and PA Leadership, enterprise and innovation Budgeting and decision making Event and facility management Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Monitoring and evaluation. The book is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to developing and managing community sport; Part II outlines the key issues and challenges that face those working in the sector; and Part III examines the leadership and management qualities needed to effectively manage and develop community sport. Insightful and user-friendly, Managing and Developing Community Sport is written in an easy to read style and is a vital resource for sport management practitioners or students hoping to work in community-level sport.