Torkildsen's Sport And Leisure Management

This classic title is the only textbook that provides comprehensive coverage of the key topics taught within sport and leisure management courses today. Fully revised in a new 6th edition, the book provides an insightful and engaging introduction to a dynamic subject area, and now features analysis of the managerial ideas and issues required by students aiming for a career in this expanding industry. With contributions from an international team of experts, the book is arranged into four sections covering the following key areas: social and cultural context of sport and leisure; public, private and voluntary sectors; key products and services, including sport, the arts, physical activity and the countryside; and, essential management models, including HRM, finance and event management. Also featuring chapters on law, planning and the importance of sport and leisure in the home, this is an ideal introductory text that gives readers not only the theoretical context of contemporary sport and leisure but also explores the practical aspects and implications of working within a range of different providers and services. It offers readers a thorough overview of how the sport and leisure industries work, and how they fit into the wider social, cultural and economic climates. Including a series of international case studies, chapter summaries to help student revision, plus a companion website featuring further reading and multiple choice questions, this textbook is an essential guide to the latest developments affecting today's sport and leisure sector and is an indispensable companion for all students in the subject area.