Recreational Sport Management - 4E » (4th Edition)

Richard F. Mull, MS, has been an assistant professor in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana University (IU) since 1972. He is also the director of the HPER Auxiliary Units; Center for Student Leadership Development; and Tennis Center and Outdoor Pool. From 1972 to 1992, he served as the director of campus recreational sports at IU. His numerous professional contributions to the field led to his receipt of the 1989 Honor Award from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). In 1994, he was inducted into the Professional Hall of Fame in the School of Physical Education at West Virginia University. Mull has served as a consultant and advisor in the field of recreational sports for more than 35 years. His contribution to the text includes chapters 1 through 6 and 14 through 16. Throughout his career, Mull's special interests include professional preparation, student development, management, and leadership.

Kathryn G. Bayless, MS, is director of campus recreational sports at Indiana University and assistant dean in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. After being appointed to this position, she was involved in the planning and opening of IU's $22.5 million recreational sport facility. Since 1974, she has worked in collegiate recreational sport settings and has held positions within each programming area of recreational sports. Also a lecturer in the department of recreation and park administration at Indiana University, Bayless has made many presentations on aspects of recreational sport programming and management. Her contributions to the text include portions of chapter 4 and chapters 7 through 10 and the Computer Tips throughout the book.

Lynn M. Jamieson, ReD, is chair and full professor in the department of recreation and park administration at Indiana University. Previously, she served as curriculum coordinator of the recreation administration program at California Polytechnic State University and spent 12 years in administrative positions as a recreation administrator, with special emphasis on recreational sport management. She has coauthored four texts and more than 50 articles about various aspects of management in leisure services. Her contributions to the text include chapters 11, 12, 13, and 17. Her special interests include sport and leisure policy development and violence in sports.

In this revised edition of the 1997 text, authors working in the health, physical education, and recreation and recreation and park administration departments at Indiana U. cover leisure sport management from core concepts in the field to career, marketing, and legal concerns. Chapters include examples of model programs, planning guidelines and forms, and tips on supporting computer software. The companion CD-ROM contains forms and checklists. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Part I. Foundations
Chapter 1. Identified and Realized Basic Concepts Exploring Sport Leisure Sport Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 2. A Specialized Field Evolution Program Delivery Areas Mission and Goals Participation Participants Delivery Centers Benefits Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 3. A Management Model Description Influence Resources Reach Goal Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 4. A Developmental Approach Participant Basics Influencing Development Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 5. Career Implications Professionalism Individual Attributes Options and Decisions Pursuing Aspirations Conclusion Bibliography

Part II. Program Delivery Systems
Chapter 6. Instructional Sport Systems of Delivery Types of Instruction Selecting Instructors Assessing Credentials Predelivery Considerations Methods of Instruction Participant Motivation Instructional Aids Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 7. Informal Sport Program Development Program Delivery Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 8. Intramural and Extramural Sport Program Development Program Delivery Structuring Tournaments Extramural Sport Program Delivery Personnel Considerations Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 9. Club Sport Club Types Program Development Program Delivery Funding Control Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 10. Fitness Fitness and Exercise Initiative Components of Fitness Program Delivery Conclusion Bibliography

Part III. Administrative Operations
Chapter 11. Planning Environmental Scanning Advice for Planners Assessment Objectives and Strategies Action Plan Implementation Evaluation Program Control Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 12. Personnel Overview Staffing Hiring Personnel Supervision Training and Continuing Education Operations Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 13. Finance Sport Specialist's Role Financial Responsibilities Planning Revenue Expenditures Budget Process Implementation Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 14. Facilities Overview Coordination Scheduling Security Development Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 15. Equipment Overview Purchasing Systemizing Services Sales Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 16. Maintenance Significance Classification Systemizing Special Considerations Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 17. Marketing Marketing for the Customer Customer Service Planning Collateral Materials Promotional Materials Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 18. Legal Concerns Risk Management Risk Principles Standard of Care Negligence Liability The Public and Security Risk-Management Considerations Accomplishing Risk Management Conclusion Bibliography

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