The most up-to-date and in-depth book on the business of professional team sports Pro team sports are the biggest and most important sector of international sport business Strong focus on applied analysis and performance measurement, invaluable real-world skills Covers sports, teams and leagues all over the world from the EPL to the NFL Addresses key themes from ownership and competitive balance to media revenue and the role of agents

The most up-to-date and in-depth book on the business of professional team sports Pro team sports are the biggest and most important sector of international sport business Strong focus on applied analysis and performance measurement, invaluable real-world skills Covers sports, teams and leagues all over the world from the EPL to the NFL Addresses key themes from ownership and competitive balance to media revenue and the role of agents

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