Sports and Leisure Textbooks

New and Published Textbooks

1. Managing Sport Organizations

   Responsibility for performance

   By Daniel Covell, Sharianne Walker

   Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Managing Sports Organizations is still the most interesting, challenging, and student-focused introduction to sport management currently available. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book explores every key topic, issue and concept...

   Published March 20th 2013 by Routledge
2. Sport Development

   Policy, Process and Practice

   Edited by Kevin Hylton

   At a time of profound change in the economic, social, political and sporting landscape, sport development faces important challenges. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice is still the most detailed, authoritative and comprehensive guide...

   Published March 17th 2013 by Routledge
3. An Introduction to Sports Coaching

   Connecting Theory to Practice

   Edited by Robyn Jones, Kieran Kingston

   An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific, social scientific, medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised second edition, it introduces students to the...

   Published March 3rd 2013 by Routledge
4. Conferences and Conventions 3rd edition

   A Global Industry, 3rd Edition

   By Tony Rogers

   Series: Events Management

   Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry 3rd edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of the global conference, convention and meetings industry. It examines the industry’s origins, structure, economic, social and environmental impacts, education, training and career...

   Published January 13th 2013 by Routledge
5. Student's Guide to Writing Dissertations and Theses in Tourism Studies and Related Disciplines

   By Tim Coles, David Timothy Duval, Gareth Shaw

   Around the world every year very many students have to complete dissertations or theses as part of their undergraduate or masters studies in tourism and related subjects. Often this substantial piece of self-directed work is the culmination of their programmes. More than just a means to consolidate...

   Published December 17th 2012 by Routledge
6. Managing High Performance Sport

   Edited by Popi Sotiriadou, Veerle De Bosscher

   Series: Foundations of Sport Management

   How can managers design and implement effective high performance programmes in sport? What are the key challenges in managing elite athletes, sports people and teams? This is the first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to management practice, process and policy in elite and high...

   Published December 12th 2012 by Routledge
7. Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism

   Theoretical and Practical Dimensions

   By Cheryl Mallen, Lorne Adams

   Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the...

   Published December 3rd 2012 by Routledge
8. Science and Soccer

   Developing Elite Performers

   Edited by Mark A. Williams

   Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book...

   Published December 2nd 2012 by Routledge
9. Managing Major Sports Events

   Theory and Practice

   By Milena Parent, Sharon Smith-Swan

   The hosting of major sporting events can be a key tool in the development of cities and countries around the world. If carried out effectively these events can not only bring prestige to an area but can leave the local population with a legacy of improved infrastructure and facilities. Managing...

   Published November 25th 2012 by Routledge
10. Strategic Management in the Arts

    By Lidia Varbanova

    Strategic Management in the Arts looks at the unique characteristics of organisations in the arts and culture sector and shows readers how to tailor a strategic plan to help these diverse organizations meet their objectives. Strategic management is an essential element that drives an organisation...

    Published November 14th 2012 by Routledge