The Management Of Fitness Physical Activity Recreation And Sport

This book is tailored for the needs of future sport and recreational sport professionals who will be involved in managing professional sport, recreation, and sport facilities, campus recreation programs, community-based sport programs, sport clubs, health and fitness clubs, aquatic facilities, and non-profit youth agency sport programs. It not only introduces the students to a variety of management, marketing, financial, and legal concepts related to fitness, physical activity, recreation, and sport, it also shows students HOW to apply the concepts in real-life situations.

The movement produced by skeletal muscles at the expense of energy is known as physical activity. Recreation is a significant aspect of human biology and psychology, and is defined as an activity which is done for enjoyment during free time. Sport refers to any competitive physical activity. It helps in the prevention and management of diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Recreation and sport also play an important role in physiological and psychological well-being of human beings. The types of recreation and sport activities may vary greatly according to interests of people, and they also reflect the social and cultural values. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of health, physical activity, recreation and sport. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects and the recent researches in these fields. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

In an era of unprecedented expansion, sport has become even more significant and pervasive in our society. Through this growth, a new breed of specialist has emerged -- the public assembly facility manager. Facility Management for Physical Activity, & Sport provides managers with a fundamental understanding of the concepts and issues facing today's professional.

"In an era of unprecedented expansion, sport has become even more significant and pervasive in American society. As sport has continued to grow, so have the facilities that support sporting events. As the number of facilities has grown, so has the number of people who management the various sport facilities on college and university campuses as well as large public assembly facilities found in every large metropolitan area worldwide. This growing global industry places unique demands on its personnel and increasingly requires specialized education. The job requirements in the sport industry involve many skills applicable to the sport setting and specific to the increasingly complex and multifaceted areas it represents. This text provides the student and practitioner with enough information on a variety of subjects to know where to proceed without assistance and when it would be wise to seek additional professional assistance. Since the early 1970s, a new breed of specialists has emerged-the public assembly facility manager. Public assembly facility managers receive similar training as sport managers. These two professionals generally complete degrees in sport management with minors in business administration. Sport management has been considered a legitimate field of study for the past 20 years in higher education. Sport management is an umbrella term that includes such areas as fitness, physical activity, recreation, and sport. A major concern for sport management, its students and practitioners, is the continued need for a variety of textbooks and related resources in this expanding field of study. Some texts are generalized and others more focused. Facility Management for Physical Activity and Sport is a comprehensive compilation of concepts and practical subject matter published for the sport management student and future facility manager as well as practitioners."--Publisher's website

Medical Aspects of Sport and Physical Fitness describe the medical and paramedical aspects of sport, physical education, and fitness. The author reviews the concept of physical fitness as a person being able to perform work. The author also discusses the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems of the body that partake during physical work and activity. The psychological aspects such as motivation, personality, sport, insight, ritual, team games and problem also affect the player's performance. Many misconceptions pertain to warm up exercises; less is known about warm down but both have a purpose in keeping the body fit before and after some physical activity. The author describes the nature of sports injuries, their diagnosis and the types of injury. He emphasizes the importance of prevention of sports injuries, the prevention of diseases such as infections, allergies or occupational diseases, as well as their treatment. The book also discusses sports for the physically disabled and mentally-challenged persons. This book can be helpful for physical education instructors, coaches, trainers, and team managers, as well as students and team players engaged in sports.

Since 1946, the Council on Recreation and Physical Activity Venue Design and Management have endorsed "Facility Design and Management". This 11th edition adds a number of new chapters including financial management, promotions, public relations, merchandising and ticket operations, programming, and event and risk management. The book will have the following online resources: Instructor's Guide and PowerPoint Presentation; 34 Additional Appendices; Author Biographies; Glossary of Terms; VersaChad Software Design Program with Custom Exercises.

Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity, fourth edition, presents a clear and concise treatment of managing organizations in sport and physical activity. The four functions of management--planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating--provide a general framework that represents the simplest and best approach for introducing readers to the intricacies of management. For each management function, Chelladurai presents relevant theories and their practical applications, citing those theoretical models that are most appropriate to the unique aspects of the sports industry. He uses the open systems perspective, placing organizations in the context of their environment and emphasizing the manager's role in adapting and reacting to changes in that environment. To apply theory to sport management practices, Chelladurai provides numerous examples from the fields of physical activity and sport, including professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, health and sports clubs, and recreation/fitness programs. New to the Fourth Edition A chapter on service quality, which describes the notion of quality in sport management services--from the local fitness center to the pro sport arena. It also discusses the measurement of service quality and the gaps in translating customer expectations into the desired service. A new feature providing "An Expert's View," which offers additional perspectives on relevant topics contributed by scholars who research and publish in a specific area. New sidebars on current topics relevant to the field of sport management; some examples include US Track and Field's SMART goal setting as well as genes and technology of leadership. Pedagogical Aids Developing Your Perspective. Thought-provoking questions ask learners to apply theoretical information to contexts relevant to them from their current experiences or in their future careers. Managing Your Learning. Key points from each chapter enhance comprehension. Strategic Concepts. Key terms lists provide for a shared vocabulary in discussing the major concepts of management. In Brief. Short summaries of the important points in a section help crystallize concepts. To Recap. Brief boxes revisit key concepts discussed earlier in the book. Extensive references to journals, scholarly texts, and relevant websites.