{"product_id":"managing-and-developing-community-sport-paperback","title":"Managing and Developing Community Sport - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eChris Platts\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity enhancement through sport and PA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership, enterprise and innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting and decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvent and facility management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorporate social responsibility (CSR)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring and evaluation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful and user-friendly, \u003ci\u003e Managing and Developing Community Sport\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a principal lecturer at\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSheffield 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 outlets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Platts is a senior lecturer at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSheffield 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9.69 x 6.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738405113919,"sku":"9781138674332","price":108.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0449b9c326071fcffc68047f0fa78dd1.webp?v=1765153206","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/managing-and-developing-community-sport-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}