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Praise for The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration
"The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration provides insiders' in-depth and firsthand perspectives on issues in the contemporary professional administration of intercollegiate athletics and recreation, as well as practical solutions to these issues. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in college athletics and campus recreation administration." —Ming Li, professor and chair, Department of Sports Administration, College of Business, Ohio University
"The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration is a useful text for undergraduate students preparing for sport management careers within postsecondary institutions. This book effectively blends historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, and practical illustrations in a relevant format that addresses key issues in intercollegiate sports and campus recreation. Of particular value is the focus on people and importance of building relationships based on integrity, trust, and mutual respect." —Tom Collins, associate professor of sport management, chair of Sport Studies and Physical Education, Chowan University
Contents
Figures and Tables xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
The Authors xix
PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS 1
1 College Athletics: Continuity and Change Over Four Centuries 3
John R. Thelin
2 An Overview of Fitness and Recreation in Collegiate Settings 21
Donald L. Rockey, Jr. and Robert J. Barcelona
3 Theoretical Foundations 44
Mary F. Howard-Hamilton and Joy Gaston Gayles
4 Ethics and Professionalism in College Athletics and Recreation 66
Michael L. Buckner
5 Legal Issues in Intercollegiate Sports and Recreation 83
Barbara Osborne
6 Title IX 107
Valerie M. Bonnette
7 Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation 127
B. David Ridpath and Robertha Abney
Part One Case Studies 153
PART TWO: SKILLS 155
8 Managing, Leading, and Supervising Student Employees and Staff 159
Colleen A. McGlone and Stephen Rey
9 Financial Management and Budgeting 175
Timothy D. DeSchriver and Edgar N. Johnson
10 Planning and Managing Facilities 196
James E. Greenwell
11 Managing Events 212
Heather J. Lawrence
12 Managing Friends and Raising Funds 232
David F. Wolf
13 Managing Marketing and Public Relations 246
Scott Branvold
14 Managing Political Environments and Relationships 266
Jeremy Stringer and Bill Hogan
15 Managing Assessment and Evaluation 287
George S. McClellan
Part Two Case Studies 299
PART THREE: ISSUES 301
16 A CEO's Perspective of Athletics and Recreation 303
Michael A. Wartell
17 Dimensions of Diversity 321
C. Keith Harrison, Scott Bukstein, and Walter Brock
18 Health and Wellness Issues 336
David A. Shor, John H. Dunkle, and Carrie A. Jaworski
19 Professional Development and Advancement 355
Chris King and David P. Synowka
20 Summing Up and Looking Ahead 367
George S. McClellan, Donald L. Rockey, Jr., and Chris King
Appendix: Resources for Leadership, Management, and Supervision of Staff and Volunteers 377
Name Index 379
Subject Index 383
