Download or read book Sport Leadership in the 21st Century written by Laura J. Burton and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of Sport Leadership in the 21st Century provides students with the most current and comprehensive understanding of leadership in sport management. Authored and contributed by leading sport management researchers and practitioners, this text immerses students in the learning process through case studies, interviews with leaders in the sport industry, critical thinking questions, and rich content.
Download or read book Sports in the 21st Century 2e written by Reuters and published by Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport in the 21st century inspires high emotion and deep loyalty across the globe. Moments of virtuosity, beauty, comedy, tears, triumph and defeat are captured here in over 750 photographs of the new sporting century, while vivid captions recap the dramas, the personalities and the stories behind every picture.
Download or read book SPORT LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY written by JOHN F.; BURTON BORLAND (LAURA J.; KANE, GREGORY.) and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sports in American History written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, helps students grasp the compelling evolution of American sporting practices. This text examines sports history as a social and cultural phenomenon, generates a better understanding of current practices in sport, and considers future developments in American sport. This comprehensive resource explores sport through various historical periods—including premodern America, colonial times, and the modern era. Sports in American History, Third Edition, features critical new content that will provide a framework for understanding how and why sport intersects with many facets of American society: Examination of how women, racial minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced U.S. sporting culture Highlights of contemporary issues affecting sport in the twenty-first century, including the Covid-19 pandemic; social justice movements; changes in name, image, and likeness policy; and sports technology Reorganized content about sporting experiences in early America that highlight the most influential moments Updated People and Places features and International Perspective sidebars that introduce key figures in sports history to provide a global understanding of sport Full-length articles from the scholarly journal Sport History Review, delivered online through HKPropel, that supplement the article excerpts and associated discussion questions found in the text Sports in American History, Third Edition, is unique in its level of detail, broad time frame, and focus on the evolving definitions of physical activity and games. Primary documents—including newspaper excerpts, illustrations, photographs, historical writings, quotations, and posters—provide firsthand accounts that will not only inform and fascinate students but also provide a well-rounded perspective on the historical development of American sport. Time lines of major milestones in sport and society provide context in each chapter, and an extensive bibliography features primary and secondary sources in American sports history. A starting point into the intriguing field of sports history, this book will help students better understand the complexities of sport in the American experience and grasp how cultural factors and historical events have shaped sport differently in the United States than in other parts of the world. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Download or read book Sports in American History written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Second Edition, journeys from the early American past to the present to give students a compelling grasp of the evolution of American sporting practices. This text provides students with insights into new and alternative perspectives, examines sport as a social and cultural phenomenon, generates a better understanding of current sport practices, and considers future developments in American sport. The second edition includes the following enhancements: • The final chapter highlights sport in the twenty-first century and gives students an updated view of contemporary sport. • Content about the progressive era now makes up two chapters and provides students with a clearer understanding of this instrumental period. • New “People and Places” and “International Perspectives” sidebars introduce key figures in sport history and provide students with a global understanding of sport. • Time lines with major sport and societal events and milestones provide context in each chapter. • More than 150 images provide historical authenticity and relate people and events to the accompanying text. • Chapter objectives and discussion questions help students absorb and apply relevant content. • An ancillary suite helps instructors prepare for class with an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package. This comprehensive resource delivers coverage of sport by historical periods—from the indigenous tribes of premodern America, through colonial societies, to the era of sport in the United States today. Sports in American History, Second Edition, examines how women, minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced U.S. sporting culture. This gives students a broader knowledge of the complexities of sport, health, and play in the American experience and how historical factors, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and religion, provide a more complete understanding of sports in American history. The easy-to-follow material is divided into 11 chronological chapters starting with sporting practices in colonial America and ending with globalized sport today, making it ideal for a semester-long course. The second edition maintains dedication to providing authentic primary documents—including newspapers, illustrations, photographs, historical writings, quotations, and posters—to bring the time periods to life for students. An extensive bibliography features primary and secondary sources in American sport history. Sports in American History, Second Edition, is unique in its level of detail, broad time frame, and focus on sports and the evolving definitions of physical activity and games. In addition, excerpts from primary documents provide firsthand accounts that will not only inform and fascinate readers but also provide a well-rounded perspective on the historical development of American sport. With sidebars offering an international viewpoint, this book will help students understand how historical events have shaped sport differently in the United States than in other parts of the world.
Download or read book Strategic Sport Communication 2E written by Pedersen, Paul M. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Sport Communication, Second Edition, presents a standard framework that introduces readers to the many ways in which individuals, media outlets, and sport organizations work to create, disseminate, and manage messages to their constituents.
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Download or read book Fundamentals of Sport Management written by Robert E. Baker and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Sport Management presents foundational knowledge of sport management and what sport managers do to help readers prepare for advanced study or practice in the field. An excellent reference for students or professionals, Fundamentals of Sport Management offers insights into the exciting field, the impact of the sport industry, and the possibilities for employment in sport. Written by an author team with experience in both the academic world and sport industry, Fundamentals of Sport Management combines introductory concepts with practical information in sport management. The text begins with a discussion of the origins and development of the field, professional associations, essential components of professional preparation, and potential paths to employment. The various chapters in the text cover everything from managerial principles and sport policy to marketing, economics, and ethics in sport. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in sport management, the text allows readers to focus their efforts to prepare for further study, research, and career opportunities. Throughout the text, unique learning features keep readers engaged with the content and focused on key information: Chapter objectives and opening scenarios introduce important concepts in each chapter; Management Insights explain the background of relevant sport management issues; Quick Facts highlight surprising facts about sport management; International Application sidebars detail the global significance of and global applications for sport business; Success Story segments profile individuals working in sport management; Quotes offer meaningful insights from experts in the field; The Short of It sections present summaries at the end of each chapter. Appendixes include a list of online and print resources for further study as well as tips on applying the principles of sport management to various positions in the sport industry. These features and resources will help build enthusiasm among readers and open their eyes to the opportunities in the field. Concise, informative, and practical, Fundamentals of Sport Management addresses the academic foundations of the field for a broad audience while providing real-world examples of sport management. This resource is ideal for those engaging in the field of study for the first time (such as high school and undergraduate students) or those seeking an overview of the career options available in sport management (such as professionals exploring a career change). For practitioners, Fundamentals of Sport Management makes a quick reference for basic information on a range of areas in sport management. This text is part of Human Kinetics' Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science series. The series helps students and professionals understand the basic topics, goals, and applications of the many subdisciplines in kinesiology. This and other books in the series provide a solid grounding that readers can use as a jumping-off point for further study.
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Download or read book 21st Century Sports written by Sascha L. Schmidt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the exciting future of sports in the digital age with "21st Century Sports: How Technologies Will Change Sports in the Digital Age." This thought-provoking book, now in its second edition, delves into the transformative power of technology on the world of sports within the next five to ten years and beyond. Written by esteemed academics from prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Cambridge, alongside seasoned practitioners with extensive technological expertise, this collection of essays offers profound insights. Through their comprehensive analysis, the authors explore the profound impacts of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, web3 and robotics on sports. Uncover how these technologies will revolutionize not only the nature of sports itself but also consumer behavior and existing business models. Athletes, entrepreneurs, and innovators working in the sports and other industries will find invaluable guidance to identify trendsetting technologies, gain deeper insights into their implications, and stay ahead of the competition, both on and off the field. In this new edition, a special focus is given to technology convergence, featuring chapters on the future of fandom, sports in the third connected age and in new digital worlds like the Metaverse. This book is your gateway to the dynamic world where technology and sports intersect, offering a compelling vision of what lies ahead.
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Download or read book Business Communication Essential Starategies for 21st Century Managers 2nd Edition written by Shalini Verma and published by Vikas Publishing House. This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book Business Communication: Essential Strategies for Twenty-first Century Managers brings together application-based knowledge and necessary workforce competencies in the field of communication. The second edition utilizes well-researched content and application-based pedagogical tools to present to the readers a thorough analysis on how communication skills can become a strategic asset to build a successful managerial career. With the second edition, Teaching Resource Material in the form of a Companion Website is also being provided. This book must be read by students of MBA, practicing managers, executives, corporate trainers and professors. KEY FEATURES Learning Objectives: They appear at the beginning of each chapter and enumerate the topics/concepts that the readers would gain an insight into after reading the chapter Marginalia: These are spread across the body of each chapter to clarify and highlight the key points Case Study 1: It sets the stage for the areas to be discussed in the concerned chapter Case Study 2: It presents real-world scenarios and challenges to help students learn through the case analysis method Tech World: It throws light on the latest advancements in communication technology and how real-time business houses are leveraging them to stay ahead of their competitors Communication Snippet: It talks about real organizations/people at workplaces, their on-job communication challenges and their use of multiple communication channels to gain a competitive edge Summary: It helps recapitulate the different topics discussed in the chapter Review and Discussion Questions: These help readers assess their understanding of the different topics discussed in the chapter Applying Ethics: These deal with situation-based ethical dilemmas faced by real managers in their professional lives Simulation-based Exercise: It is a roleplay management game that helps readers simulate real managers or workplace situations, and thereby enables students to apply the theoretical concepts Experiential Learning: It provides two caselets, each followed by an Individual Activity and a Team Activity, based on real-time business processes that help readers feel or experience the concepts and theories they learn in the concerned chapter to gain hands-on experience References: These are given at the end of each chapter for the concepts and theories discussed in the chapter
Download or read book The Business of Sport Management written by John G. Beech and published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is ideal for students of sports management on programmes of leisure studies, sports studies and business studies. Written and contributed to by leading academics and practitioners in UK, Europe and Australia it is also of great interest to practitioners working in sport businesses. Blending both theory and practice The Business of Sports Management looks at the distinctive context of sport organisations. It then looks at management theories and practice within the functional areas such as finance, human resource management and marketing. Finally it considers contemporary issues of importance such as sponsorship and endorsement, risk management and the media.
Download or read book Sport Leadership in the 21st Century written by Laura J. Burton and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of Sport Leadership in the 21st Century provides students with the most current and comprehensive understanding of leadership in sport management. Authored and contributed by leading sport management researchers and practitioners, this text immerses students in the learning process through case studies, interviews with leaders in the sport industry, critical thinking questions, and rich content.
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