Contemporary Sport Management

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