Recreational Sport Management Foundations and Applications

Recreational Sport Management: Foundations and Applications (6th ed.) serves the pedagogical development and professional preparation of recreational sport professionals across many disciplines including Sport Management, Physical Education and Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Health, and Business. This book addresses recreational sport as a theoretical and practical field of study, reviews supporting research relevant to recreational sport and its critical role in today s society, provides practical details about programming information that is relevant to any agency that wishes to deliver quality recreational sport experiences, looks at the different resources required for recreational sport professionals to fulfill their roles and responsibilities, and provides information related to the programming elements of recreational sport. This sixth edition highlights the broad scope of recreational sport and provides numerous ways for recreational sport professionals to apply the material presented. Each chapter includes a Shining Example, a Research Application, Discussion Questions, and a Case Application. Full of useful information, Recreational Sport Management will help recreational sport professionals initiate, maintain, and enhance the recreational sport experience for all participants.