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For over 25 years, Contemporary Sport Management has been the most comprehensive, authoritative introductory text in the field, and the improved eighth edition promises to serve the needs of sport management students even better. Sixty contributors representing a diverse array of scholarly and practitioner backgrounds have teamed up to deliver a timely text to keep pace with the ever-changing sport management landscape. Nearly a third of the contributors are new to this edition, adding fresh perspectives, examples, and experiences to the mix. This full-color text is organized into three parts and aligns with Common Professional Component principles set forth by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). Part I, Introduction to Sport Management, provides an overview and covers the foundational elements of the field. Part II, Sport Management Sites, exposes students to career opportunities through various sport entities, including interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional sport organizations and agencies. In part III, Sport Management Functions, readers learn about the core functional areas of sport management, including sport marketing, communication, sales and consumer behavior, analytics, finance, facility and event management, and law. Much has changed in the sport industry since the previous edition was published: name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules; social justice and inclusion initiatives; conference realignments; billion-dollar media rights deals; opportunities for women in sports; and the proliferation of artificial intelligence, sport analytics, and virtual reality and augmented reality-just to name a few. Each chapter incorporates new content, case studies, and sidebars addressing these and other trending topics. A new chapter dedicated to esports discusses its ecosystem, global expansion, and career opportunities and, in response to requests from instructors, returning to the eighth edition is a section on sport tourism. Supplementing the text are online learning materials delivered through HKPropel that are designed to increase student engagement and enhance understanding of chapter content. More than 200 activities, Case Studies in Sport Management journal articles, and case study sidebars underscore key concepts and challenge students to think critically about sport management so they can develop insight into issues they will encounter in their careers. Case studies new to this edition examine the 2026 World Cup, marketing of women's sports, facility management, and player safety. Contemporary Sport Management has long been a favorite of instructors and students, propelled by its engaging content and visuals, full-color design, robust pedagogical aids, integrated online learning tools, and extensive instructor ancillaries. The updated eighth edition continues that tradition, broadening students' understanding of today's sport management issues and preparing them to enter the profession. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

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Author:   Paul M. Pedersen
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   Eighth Edition
Weight:   1.724kg
ISBN:  

9781718230521

ISBN 10:   1718230524
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   31 October 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction to Sport Management Chapter 1. Managing Sport Paul M. Pedersen Defining Sport and Sport Management Nature and Scope of the Sport Industry Unique Aspects of Sport Management Sport Management Competencies Future Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 2. Developing a Professional Perspective Khirey B. Walker, Dominique C. Kropp, Jamee Pelcher Professional Preparation Professional Attitude Career Planning and Management Career Readiness for Occupational Success Chapter 3. Management Concepts and Practice in Sport Organizations Kathryn Heinze, Kathy Babiak, Lucie Thibault Organization Defined Types of Sport Organizations Organizational Environment Organizational Effectiveness Organizational Strategy Organizational Culture Organizational Structure and Design Organizational Change and Innovation Critical Thinking in Sport Organizations Ethics in Sport Organizations Chapter 4. Managing and Leading in Sport Organizations Laura J. Burton, Ajhanai Keaton, Shannon Kerwin Theoretical Approaches to Management Management Functions Classifications of Managers Managerial Skills Leadership Decision Making, Authority, and Power Leadership Prototypicality Critical Thinking in Sport Managing and Leading Ethics in the Leadership of Sport Organizations Chapter 5. Sociological Aspects of Sport Management Nicole M. LaVoi, Dunja Antunovic, Katie Lebel Social Significance of Sport Benefits of Sport Dark Side of Sport Sport as a Vehicle for Social Transformation Implications for Sport Managers Chapter 6. Sport Management Research Jess C. Dixon, Brendan Dwyer, Ceyda Mumcu What Is Sport Management Research? Why Sport Managers Need to Understand Research Key Features of Quality Research Ethics in Sport Management Research Critical Thinking in Sport Management Research Current Challenges in Sport Management Research Future of Sport Management Research Part II. Sport Management Sites Chapter 7. Managing Sport Participation Across the Life Span Marlene A. Dixon, Jennifer E. McGarry, Ashlyn Hardie Origins of Sport for All and Community-Level Sport Youth Sport History Definition of Community Sport Size and Scope of Community Sport Types of Community Sport Organizations Management Challenges Adult Community Sport Offerings Youth Sport Offerings Chapter 8. Interscholastic Athletics Tywan G. Martin, James E. Johnson, Eric W. Forsyth Arrival of Interscholastic Athletics Governance of Interscholastic Athletics Value of Interscholastic Athletic Programs Participation Numbers Operating Models Careers in Interscholastic Athletics Issues Facing Interscholastic Athletics Critical Thinking in Interscholastic Athletics Ethics in Interscholastic Athletics Chapter 9. Intercollegiate Athletics Ellen J. Staurowsky, Robertha Abney, Nicholas M. Watanabe Origins of Intercollegiate Athletic Governance College Sport Finance Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators Critical Thinking in Intercollegiate Athletics Ethics in Intercollegiate Athletics Chapter 10. Professional Sport Jacqueline McDowell, Amy Chan Hyung Kim, Kelly Evans Historical Aspects of Professional Sport Unique Aspects of Professional Sport Revenue Sources for Professional Sport Teams Future Challenges Facing Professional Sport Career Opportunities in Professional Sport Chapter 11. Sport Management and Marketing Agencies Ashley G. Bowers, Alex C. Gang, Ray Schneider Functions of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies Types of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies Careers in Agencies Challenges Facing Agencies Critical Thinking in Agency Activities Ethical Issues in Sport Management and Marketing Agencies Chapter 12. International Sport Management Armin Marquez, Elsa Kristiansen, Ashleigh-Jane Thompson What Is International Sport? Expansion of International Sport Current Issues in International Sport Guidelines for Future Leaders in International Sport Management Critical Thinking in International Sport Ethics in International Sport Chapter 13. Esports Management BerNadette Lawson-Williams, Dina Gentile, Minna Rollins Evolution of Esports Differentiating Esports From Traditional and Nontraditional Sports Esports and Wellness Popularity of Esports Societal Trends in Esports Chapter 14. Emerging Developments in Sport Management Gashaw Abeza, Elizabeth Wanless, Yoseph Z. Mamo New Realities Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Blockchain and Sport Nonfungible Tokens in Sport Industry Machine Learning and AI Chatbots in Sport Streaming Fantasy Sport Sports Betting Part III. Sport Management Functions Chapter 15. Sport Marketing Ketra L. Armstrong, Brian Turner, Kimberly S. Miloch Developing a Sport Marketing Plan Market Research Critical Thinking in Sport Marketing Ethical and Socially and Culturally Responsible Sport Marketing Career Opportunities in Sport Marketing Future of Sport Marketing Chapter 16. Sport Sales and Consumer Behavior Bo Li, Cara Holdsclaw, James J. Zhang Understanding the Individual as a Sport Consumer Group Influences on the Sport Consumer Situational Influences on the Sport Consumer Consumer Decision Making in Sport Sport Sales Challenges and Issues in Sport Consumer Behavior and Sales Critical Thinking in Sport Consumer Behavior Ethics in Promoting Sport Consumer Behavior Chapter 17. Analytics in the Sport Industry Kevin Mongeon, David P. Hedlund, Yiran Su The Sport Analytics Process Sport Analytics Techniques Critical Thinking in Sport Analytics Sport Analytics in Practice Chapter 18. Communication in the Sport Industry Mike Ross, Brody Ruihley, Zack P. Pedersen Theoretical Framework of Sport Communication Strategic Sport Communication Model (SSCM) Media Relations in Sport Community Relations in Sport Critical Thinking in Sport Communication Ethics in Sport Communication Chapter 19. Finance and Economics in the Sport Industry Timothy D. DeSchriver, Sarah B. Williams, Daniel F. Mahony Current Financial Situation of U.S. Professional Sport Current Financial Situation of U.S. Collegiate Athletics Economics of Sport Overview of Financial Management Sources of Revenue and Expenses for Sport Organizations Careers in Financial Management for Sport Organizations Chapter 20. Sport Facility and Event Management Brianna L. Newland, Stacey A. Hall, Thomas J. Aicher Overview of Facility Management Facility Management Event Management Chapter 21. Legal Considerations in Sport Management Katie M. Brown, Natasha T. Brison, Lauren McCoy Coffey Basics of Law U.S. Constitution Federal Legislation State Legal Systems Future Challenges Critical Thinking in Sport Law Ethics in Sport Law

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Paul M. Pedersen, PhD, is a professor of sport management within the department of kinesiology in the School of Public Health at Indiana University Bloomington (IU). He has worked as a sportswriter, sport management consultant, and sports business columnist. Pedersen’s primary areas of scholarly interest and research are the symbiotic relationship between sport and communication and the activities and practices of various sport organization personnel. A research fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pedersen has published more than 10 books (including Sport and the Pandemic, Strategic Sport Communication, Encyclopedia of Sport Management, Handbook of Sport Communication, and Research Methods and Design in Sport Management) and over 125 articles in peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Sport Management, European Sport Management Quarterly, Sport Marketing Quarterly, International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, Sociology of Sport Journal, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, and Journal of Sports Economics. He has also been a part of more than 125 refereed presentations at professional conferences and more than 50 invited presentations, including invited addresses in China, Denmark, Hungary, Norway, and South Korea. He has been interviewed and quoted in publications as diverse as the New York Times and China Daily. Founder and editor in chief of the International Journal of Sport Communication, he serves on the editorial board of seven other journals. He was a 2024 inductee into the Hall of Fame of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) as a Master Professor, was a recipient of the 2020 distinguished alumni award from Florida State University’s College of Education, and was a 2011 inductee into the Golden Eagle Hall of Fame (East High School in Pueblo, Colorado). Pedersen lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife, Jennifer, and their youngest child, Carlie, who is in college. Their oldest children, their spouses, and grandson (Hallie and Liam; Brock and Brooke; Zack, Megan, and Nolan) live in Montana, Texas, and Indiana.

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