Description: Managing and Developing Community Sport by Rob Wilson, Chris Platts Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This is the first textbook to focus on community-level sport management and development. Bringing together authors with expertise in sport management, sport development, the sociology of sport, physical activity programming and community coaching, this is vital reading for practitioners or students hoping to work in community-level sport. Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Rob Wilson is a principal lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), UK. His main research interests are the finance, economics and governance of professional team sports. He has presented at major European sport management conferences in recent years and has numerous publications in the sport management field. Rob is an active researcher with the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) and contributes regularly to media items discussing the finances of sport and football with local, national and international media outletsChris Platts is a senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), UK. His PhD in the sociology of sport and exercise examined the education and welfare provisions for young footballers undertaking a scholarship in professional football academies. Before undertaking his doctoral study, Chris completed an MSc in the sociology of sport and a BSc in sport and exercise science, both at the University of Chester, UK. Chris has used this research to contribute to publications on the work of young athletes and the application of qualitative research methods. Details ISBN 1138674338 ISBN-13 9781138674332 Title Managing and Developing Community Sport Author Rob Wilson, Chris Platts Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 238 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139906101; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781138674332
Book Title: Managing and Developing Community Sport
Number of Pages: 238 Pages
Publication Name: Managing and Developing Community Sport
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: Public Health, Business Aspects, Development / General, Human Services, General, Industries / Park & Recreation Management, Sociology of Sports, Physical Education
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Subject Area: Sports & Recreation, Social Science, Education, Business & Economics, Medical
Author: Chris Platts
Item Length: 9.6 in
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
