Foundations of Sport Management, 4th edition, features content from a comprehensive collection of leading sport management scholars and industry professionals who bring a fresh perspective to the introductory study of sport management. The text provides the fundamental theories and...
Anneliese Goslin is an Emeritus Professor in Sport Management and Leisure Sciences at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where she was a fulltime faculty member for 35 years.
Prof. Dr.Goslin earned her BA (PE) in 1972, a BA Honours (PE) , a MA (cum laude) and a Higher Education Diploma , followed by a DPhil. After completing her D Phil, she earned an MBA degree and was awarded the Old Mutual Medal as the top student. Her areas of academic specialization focus on strategic management in sport, sport leadership, sport governance, and curriculum...
Darlene A. Kluka holds two doctoral degrees, one in motor learning from Texas Woman’s University, USA, the other in sport management from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, after earning bachelor and master degrees from Illinois State University, USA. After several years at the high school level, she invested substantive years at Grambling State University and Barry University, where she retired as Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. Kluka now is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Most athletic organizations—ranging from youth and junior level to collegiate and Olympic—have insufficient finances to meet operational need, requiring personnel to learn to proactively address resource deficiencies. This is particularly true in today’s financial landscape, as the volume and...
Governance of Sport: Aspects and Insights provides analysis and applications relative to the governance, policies, and practices important to both profit and nonprofit sport organizations around the world. Governance of Sport explores the influence of diverse cultural contexts...
The sport business industry is vast and diverse. Today’s students are tomorrow’s professionals, and it is immensely important for these students to attain the contemporary knowledge necessary to operate successfully in an ever-growing industry. Like no other textbook in the field, ...
Ethics and morality are generally viewed as critical areas in contemporary sport and need not be limited to such topics as sportsmanship, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, violence and cheating. Those in sport management are responsible for addressing ethical and moral questions pertaining...
Human resource management is one of the most important components of business operations in any organization, and sport and recreation programs are no exception. This textbook provides the framework and principles necessary for undergraduate and graduate students to develop, implement, and...
In the multi-billion dollar sport industry that captures the interest of a global audience, opportunities abound on the front lines and behind the scenes for those who have the education, skill, and drive to succeed. Often the biggest hurdles for those who want to work in the sport industry is...
