Contemporary Sport Management

Contemporary Sport Management is an invaluable text for anyone interested in a career in sport management, exercise, fitness management, or athletic training. Incorporating the perspectives of 26 contributors, it gives you the information you need to: define sport management and discuss the scope of opportunities the sport industry presents; discuss major challenges confronting various segments of the industry; understand the historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of sport; grasp management and organizational concepts and their application in sport enterprises; apply information about sport management to diverse populations in an unbiased fashion; demonstrate critical professional skills; and become a member of the profession who has a positive impact on how sport is managed in the future.