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Introduces all the key functional areas of the sport management
curriculum, from human resources to marketing. Explains the
practical realities of sport management. Covers both professional
and non-profit sport. More international cases, examples and data
than any other sport management textbook. New edition includes
expanded coverage of key contemporary issues, including integrity
and corruption, digital business and technology, and legal issues
and risk management. Useful features in every chapter, including
'in practice' guides and extended case-studies with on-line notes
for lecturers.
Despite the importance of sport as a social, economic and political
institution, research into sport and social capital has not been
extensive. Sport and Social Capital is the first book to examine
this increasingly high profile area in detail. It explores the ways
in which sport contributes to the creation, development,
maintenance and, in some cases, diminution of social capital.
Written by an internationally renowned author team who are leading
figures in this area of study, this engaging and far-reaching text
brings leading research from around the world into one
comprehensively edited volume. Themes covered in the book include:
education, gender, policy, community, youth sport, diversity and
many more. It is essential reading for sport management, sport
development and sport sociology students around the globe and
offers fascinating and invaluable insight to interested
stakeholders from industry, community and government.
Sport and Policy is the first book of its kind to critically
analyse the regulatory role of the state and its impact on sport
and the intersections of sport with other areas of government
policy. Offering a unique and comprehensive examination of how
sport is affected by a range of government policy, each chapter
uses an international comparative approach in order to facilitate a
broad understanding of sport and policy in a global context. This
book is essential reading for any student or practitioner studying
or working in policy today, and is: The first book to examine the
intersection of sport with other (non-sport) policies from an
international perspective including topics such as gambling, the
media, social inclusion and economic development Far-reaching in
scope encompassing government regulation and sport's intersections
with other government policies This challenging text provides an
accessible critical analysis of the intersections of sport with
government policy.
Sport Governance provides a comprehensive guide to the practical
application of governance principles to amateur and professional
sport organisations operating at the community, state/provincial,
national, and international levels. It presents a balanced view
between accepted practice and what contemporary research evidence
tells us about a range of governance principles and practices.
Organized in three parts, the text provides the reader with * an
explanation of the concept of governance, key terms and definitions
as well as the economic, political and social factors that impact
on how the governance function is enacted within sport
organisations * an understanding of the "mechanics" of governance -
the elements of structure, process and performance that ensure the
governance function is carried out within sport organisations * a
discussion of a number of contextual issues in sport governance,
including dual leadership, ethics, governance change and future
governance challenges. Sport Governanceis essential reading for
practitioners working and volunteering in the sport industry and
upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in
sport and leisure management programs.
Although there is growing interest from governments in
participation levels in sport, the extent to which governments
actively promote 'sport for all' and their motives for doing so
vary greatly. This is the first book to examine the sport
participation policies of national governments across the world and
to offer a comparative analysis of the motives for, and successes
and failures of those policies. Organized around a series of
sixteen national case studies, including the UK, the US, Australia,
China and India, the book enables students and practitioners to
compare and contrast the development, implementation and impact of
sport participation policies throughout the world. An introductory
chapter provides a framework for understanding and interpreting
those case studies and each chapter then addresses the following
key themes: national structures for sport national sporting
cultures participation levels in organized sport the nature and
extent of government intervention implementation of governmental
policy the impact of government policy. With contributions from
many of the world's leading experts on sport policy and sport
development, this book is essential reading for anybody with an
interest in the role of governments in relation to supporting and
regulating their citizens' involvement in sport.
Despite the importance of sport as a social, economic and political
institution, research into sport and social capital has not been
extensive. Sport and Social Capital is the first book to examine
this increasingly high profile area in detail. It explores the ways
in which sport contributes to the creation, development,
maintenance and, in some cases, diminution of social capital.
Written by an internationally renowned author team who are leading
figures in this area of study, this engaging and far-reaching text
brings leading research from around the world into one
comprehensively edited volume.Themes covered in the book include:
education, gender, policy, community, youth sport, diversity and
many more. It is essential reading for sport management, sport
development and sport sociology students around the globe and
offers fascinating and invaluable insight to interested
stakeholders from industry, community and government. This is a
progressive text which is the first book to explore sport's
increasingly important contribution to social capital. It is
written by the top authors in this field and comprehensively edited
into a unified volume. It analyses the importance of sport and its
relationship to social capital within local, national and
international communities.
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" is a comprehensive guide to the
issues surrounding the management of volunteers in sport
organizations.
The contribution of volunteers at all levels - from local clubs to
national governing bodies, right up to the Olympic Games - is at
the heart of sport throughout the world. Yet changing policies and
increasingly professionalized approaches to running sport are
putting volunteer cultures at risk. Good management and a clear
understanding of the way volunteers work in sport are essential to
protect and develop the role of this core group of people.
This text covers the key issues, including:
- The nature and scope of sport volunteering
- Sport development through volunteers
- Recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
- Specialists: coaches, officials, administrators and event
volunteers
- Legal issues
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" links theory with research to
provide clear guidelines for good volunteer management. For
students, researchers and professionals working in sports
management, sport development and sports policy, this book
represents a valuable practical resource.
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" is a comprehensive guide to the
issues surrounding the management of volunteers in sport
organizations.
The contribution of volunteers at all levels - from local clubs to
national governing bodies, right up to the Olympic Games - is at
the heart of sport throughout the world. Yet changing policies and
increasingly professionalized approaches to running sport are
putting volunteer cultures at risk. Good management and a clear
understanding of the way volunteers work in sport are essential to
protect and develop the role of this core group of people.
This text covers the key issues, including:
- The nature and scope of sport volunteering
- Sport development through volunteers
- Recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
- Specialists: coaches, officials, administrators and event
volunteers
- Legal issues
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" links theory with research to
provide clear guidelines for good volunteer management. For
students, researchers and professionals working in sports
management, sport development and sports policy, this book
represents a valuable practical resource.
Sport and Policy: Issues and Analysis is the first book of its kind
to critically analyse international sport policies using a three
tiered structure.
Part one comprises three chapters that review the context, key
policy areas and the process used to develop sport policy. Part two
comprises four chapters that review the regulatory role of the
state and its impact on sport in four areas: media, gambling,
environment and organizational practices and standards. Part three
comprises five chapters that explore the intersections of sport
with other areas of government policy.
Sport and Policy: Issues and Analysis offers a unique and
comprehensive examination of how sport policy is developed and
manifested. Each chapter will use an international comparative
approach, in order to facilitate a broad understanding of sport
policy in a global context. It is essential reading for any student
or practitioner studying or working in policy today.
* Ground breaking text - the first to look at policy from an
international perspective including hot topics such as gambling,
environment and the media
* Far-reaching in scope encompassing policy context, government
regulation and sports intersections with other governmental
policies
* Written by leading and experienced authors in the field who adopt
a strong pedagogy throughout to facilitate learning
Sport Governance provides a comprehensive guide to the practical
application of governance principles to amateur and professional
sport organisations operating at the community, state/provincial,
national, and international levels. It presents a balanced view
between accepted practice and what contemporary research evidence
tells us about a range of governance principles and practices.
Organised in three parts, the text provides the reader with
* an explanation of the concept of governance, key terms and
definitions as well as the economic, political and social factors
that impact on how the governance function is enacted within sport
organisations;
* an understanding of the "mechanics" of governance - the elements
of structure, process and performance that ensure the governance
function is carried out within sport organisations; and
* a discussion of a number of contextual issues in sport
governance, including dual leadership, ethics, governance change
and future governance challenges.
Sport Governance is essential reading for practitioners working and
volunteering in the sport industry and upper level undergraduate
and postgraduate students enrolled in sport and leisure management
programs.
* Provides a comprehensive guide to the practical application of
governance principles in sport organisations
* Presents a balanced view between accepted practice and
contemporary research evidence
* Organised in three parts: the concept of governance, the
mechanics of governance, contextual issues in sport governance.
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Sport Volunteering (Hardcover)
Russell Hoye, Graham Cuskelly, Chris Auld, Pam Kappelides, Katie Misener
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R4,139
Discovery Miles 41 390
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to
grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteering is a definitive guide to the
issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book
focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the
challenges inherent in managing a volunteer workforce for
not-for-profit and other groups, and the development of volunteers.
It provides a perspective on the roles of volunteers in the
development and delivery of sport in a range of contexts - events,
clubs, associations and other non-profit groups - and explores
important contemporary issues such as sustainability, diversity and
the management of risk. This book is essential reading for anybody
studying sport volunteering or managing volunteers in sport, and a
valuable resource for students of sport development, sport
management, sport business, sport events, sport administration,
sport policy, community sport, sport facilities, sport operations,
event management or sport coaching.
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Sport Volunteering (Paperback)
Russell Hoye, Graham Cuskelly, Chris Auld, Pam Kappelides, Katie Misener
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R1,191
Discovery Miles 11 910
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to
grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteering is a definitive guide to the
issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book
focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the
challenges inherent in managing a volunteer workforce for
not-for-profit and other groups, and the development of volunteers.
It provides a perspective on the roles of volunteers in the
development and delivery of sport in a range of contexts - events,
clubs, associations and other non-profit groups - and explores
important contemporary issues such as sustainability, diversity and
the management of risk. This book is essential reading for anybody
studying sport volunteering or managing volunteers in sport, and a
valuable resource for students of sport development, sport
management, sport business, sport events, sport administration,
sport policy, community sport, sport facilities, sport operations,
event management or sport coaching.
Although there is growing interest from governments in
participation levels in sport, the extent to which governments
actively promote 'sport for all' and their motives for doing so
vary greatly. This is the first book to examine the sport
participation policies of national governments across the world and
to offer a comparative analysis of the motives for, and successes
and failures of those policies. Organized around a series of
sixteen national case studies, including the UK, the US, Australia,
China and India, the book enables students and practitioners to
compare and contrast the development, implementation and impact of
sport participation policies throughout the world. An introductory
chapter provides a framework for understanding and interpreting
those case studies and each chapter then addresses the following
key themes: national structures for sport national sporting
cultures participation levels in organized sport the nature and
extent of government intervention implementation of governmental
policy the impact of government policy. With contributions from
many of the world's leading experts on sport policy and sport
development, this book is essential reading for anybody with an
interest in the role of governments in relation to supporting and
regulating their citizens' involvement in sport.
Introduces all the key functional areas of the sport management
curriculum, from human resources to marketing. Explains the
practical realities of sport management. Covers both professional
and non-profit sport. More international cases, examples and data
than any other sport management textbook. New edition includes
expanded coverage of key contemporary issues, including integrity
and corruption, digital business and technology, and legal issues
and risk management. Useful features in every chapter, including
'in practice' guides and extended case-studies with on-line notes
for lecturers.
The SAGE Handbook of Sport Management draws together the best
current research on the major topics relevant to the field of
sports management, including leadership, gender, diversity,
development, policy, tourism, and media. Edited by two of the most
respected figures in the field, the handbook includes contributions
from leading sport management academics from Australia, Canada, New
Zealand, USA, the UK and Europe.
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