Sport Volunteering

Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteeringis a definitive guide to the issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the&nbsp;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&nbsp;- 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.

Business & Money

Hoye, Russell

Misener, Katie

Cuskelly, Graham

Auld, Chris

Kappelides, Pam

Industries

Routledge

The contribution of volunteers in terms of time and expertise is integral to sport development and delivery from ‘sport for all’ to elite levels. Good volunteer management and a clear understanding of the way volunteers work in sport is essential to protect and nurture this valuable group of individuals. This is the first academic text to examine the role of volunteers in sport, and links theory and research to provide clear guidelines for implementing good volunteer management practice. The authors are well known for their research in this subject and cover the key issues including:  developing sport through volunteers recruiting and retaining volunteers government policy and international comparisons specialist volunteers – coaches, officials, administrators relationships with paid staff volunteers and the law. Nearly six million adult volunteers work in sport in the UK alone and this work forms the backbone of much sporting success. Working with Volunteers in Sport is a valuable read for students and professionals alike.

Working with Volunteers in Sport: Theory and Practice

Travel

The contribution of volunteers in terms of time and expertise is integral to sport development and delivery from ‘sport for all’ to elite levels. Good volunteer management and a clear understanding of the way volunteers work in sport is essential to protect and nurture this valuable group of individuals. This is the first academic text to examine the role of volunteers in sport, and links theory and research to provide clear guidelines for implementing good volunteer management practice. The authors are well known for their research in this subject and cover the key issues including: <ul>
<li>developing sport through volunteers</li> <li>recruiting and retaining volunteers</li> <li>government policy and international comparisons</li> <li>specialist volunteers – coaches, officials, administrators</li> <li>relationships with paid staff</li> <li>volunteers and the law.</li>
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Nearly six million adult volunteers work in sport in the UK alone and this work forms the backbone of much sporting success. Working with Volunteers in Sport is a valuable read for students and professionals alike.

Working with Volunteers in Sport

Sport Management: Principles and Applications (Sport Management Series)

Now available in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Management: Principles and Applications examines the nature of the sport industry and the role of the state, non-profit and professional sectors in sport. It focuses on core management principles and their application in a sporting context, highlighting the unique challenges faced in a career in sport management.  Written in highly accessible style, each chapter has a coherent structure designed to make key information and concepts simple to find and to utilize. Chapters contain a conceptual overview, references, further reading, relevant websites, study questions and up-to-date case studies from around the world to show how theory works in the professional world. Topics covered include:   strategic planning organizational culture organizational structures human resource management leadership governance financial management marketing performance management.  This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of management principles within sport organizations. It is ideal for first and second year students studying sport management related courses, as well as those studying business focused and human movement/physical education courses who are seeking an overview of sport management principles.Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/hoye

Smith, Aaron C.T.

Nicholson, Matthew

STEWART, BOB

Sports & Outdoors

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.

Sport Governance (Sport Management Series)

Business Culture

Sport Management: principles and application second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of management principles within sport organisations, ideal for all students studying sport management at an introductory level. It presents an international balanced view between accepted practice and what research evidence tells us about the application of a range of management principles and practices in sport. Structured in two parts it: * offers an introduction and explanation of the structure of the sport industry * covers the fundamental management issues unique to sport including: strategy, human resource management, leadership, finance, marketing, governance and performance management Each chapter has a coherent learning structure complete with international case studies and accompanying online lecturer and student support material which: * presents a conceptual overview of the focus for the chapter * presents accepted practice supported by specific organisational examples at the community, state/provincial, national and professional level, these organisations will include examples specifically from the UK, Australia and New Zealand * presents one big case for analysis per chapter, which is supported by online diagnostics and tutor resource materials * presents research findings from around the globe * presents a summary of guiding principles for the focus of the chapter based on a balanced view of practice and research * presents a section of teaching and learning resources including a review questions, further reading, relevant websites * provides online access to PowerPoints per chapter, tutorial activities per chapter and test bank of multiple choice questions for students per chapter So, if you are teaching or studying sport management this really is the first book which you need on your shelf as it provides the foundation for your studies. This second edition is set to make your teaching and studying easier, superior and more successful! * The much anticipated second edition of this established and successful text, which offers the complete package for all sport management lecturers and students * Includes all new case material, examples and chapters from the UK, European and Asia-Pacific - making the text completely relevant to the UK and Australian markets * All new lecturer and companion materials include: PowerPoints per chapter, tutorial activities, test banks for students and a set of diagnostic and teaching notes on the cases for lecturers

Sport Management

Westerbeek, Hans

Smith, Aaron

Taylor&Francis

Now available in a fully revised and updated fifth edition, Sport Management: Principles and Applications tells you everything you need to know about the contemporary sport industry. Covering both the professional and nonprofit sectors, and with more international material than any other introductory sport management textbook, it focuses on core management principles and their application in a sporting context, highlighting the unique challenges of a career in sport management. The book contains useful features throughout, including conceptual overviews, guides to further reading, links to important websites, study questions, and up-to-date case studies showing how theory works in the real world. It covers every core functional area of management, including: <ul>
<li>Strategic planning </li> <li>Financial management </li> <li>Organizational culture and design </li> <li>Human resource management </li> <li>Leadership and governance </li> <li>Marketing and sponsorship </li> <li>Performance management </li> <li>Sport and the media. </li> </ul>
The fifth edition includes expanded coverage of sport for development, analytics, monitoring and evaluation, ethics, risk management, sport and health, social media, sustainability, and other contemporary management issues. Complemented by a companion website offering additional resources for students and instructors, this is an ideal textbook for first and second year students in sport management degree programs and for business students seeking an overview of applied sport management principles.

Naraine, Michael L.

Ordway, Catherine

Taylor & Francis Group

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