Sport Management
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:27th Apr '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This is a core text for all those on Sport Management and Sports Studies courses. It examines both traditional business elements and the new functional areas of management in sport. Key chapters on marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and event management are included, and the book as a whole provides a critical understanding of the complex and dynamic relationship between sport, business and management. The reader is supported through accessible theoretical explanation, real-life examples and case studies, learning activities and guidance on further study.
It is an excellent book for undergraduate study, very contemporary and perfect for UK based students. (Lecturer, University of Glamorgan.)
Easy to read. Relevant and interesting examples. -- Ann Higgins * drupal *
This is a useful undergraduate book which will student facilitate learning . Sport Management is an area which is difficult for students with limited experience to read about and to understand. The author has achieved an informative and interesting read. -- Dr Rhonda Cohen * drupal *
This book will support our students in the knowledge and understanding of sport management. This provides relevant information fo rthe students to consider prior to undertaking their next steps in business. The book covers a broad topics that will support the programme. -- Emerick Kaitell * drupal *
A great additional course resource for the delivery of event management and the overview of the industry in the UK.
Learners particularly engaged with and adopted the practical advice and philosophy that the book introduces and promotes.
This book was widely used throughout the course and referenced to by all learners. -- Miss Gemma Hallett * drupal *
A comprehensive key text for level 4 students. -- Miss Lisa Binney * drupal *
I′m still searching for a core book on entrepreneurship in sport - this has a chapter - so useful as recommended text. -- Mr Michael Bull * drupal *
This book provides the essential detail required at undergraduate level within the key sport management strands of human resource, finance, planning, marketing and events. It will prove an essential text for our sport management programme. -- Mr Omari Williams * drupal *
A very useful text for undergraduates and postgraduates who may have limited prior experience of this academic discipline. -- Mr Paul Salisbury * drupal *
This is perfect for 1st year undergraduate students, as like many texts in this series, the information is presented in a logical format, is relatively easy to follow, and contains various learning activities to engage the student further. -- Mr Ryan Thomas * drupal *
A very good book - with key elements used to supplement session content -- Mr Stuart Priestley * drupal *
This is a very good text and is used on our Sports Events programme. -- Mr Timothy Brown * drupal *
Promoting and managing events is a key component through the organisation and operations of events. The book enables you to understand the fundementals of marketing, sponsorship and financial planning in order to put in to real life practice. -- Mrs Jaime Guinan * drupal *
ISBN: 9781844452637
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 530g
256 pages