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Sports is an industry and a business that needs to be managed like any other business. Every sport has its manager who has the professional qualifications that are related to it. management has its functions in the sports business. There are different skills and attributes that are necessary for a sport’s manager. Before embarking on the study of sports management, every student needs to understand the features of the sports business and the organizations behind the success of different sports. There is also need to understand the sports system and how it functions in their countries. Sports managemt as a course enables a student to acquire the knowledge on professional sports administrators and volunteers in sports.
Padilla, Arthur, and David Baumer. “Big-time college sports: Management and economic issues.” Journal of Sport & Social Issues 18.2 (1994): 123-143.
The article explains the issues that faced the management of sports programs in different learning institutions. The sports programs are however professionalized and on the other hand commercialized. The programs have these characteristics as a result of the influence they have on televisions and due to the fact that they are self supporting. The article explains the pressures that face different sports
Lera-López, Fernando, and Manuel Rapún-Gárate. “Sports participation versus consumer expenditure on sport: different determinants and strategies in sports management.” European Sport Management Quartely 5.2 (2005): 167-186.
The article focuses on the different strategies that are applied in sports management. It also makes a comparison between demographic background and sociocultural factors that determine the frequency of people participating in sports and consumers’ frequency to spend on sport activities.
Barros, C. P., and F. M. P. Alves. “Human capital theory and social capital theory on sports management.” International Advances in Economic Research 9.3 (2003): 218-226.
The article focuses on what sports managers earn blending traditional management aspects that have been derived from the theory of human capital in relation to the new aspects derived from the theory of social capital. It also explains the roles of sports managers in different sports programs.
Ratten, Vanessa. “Practical implications and future research directions for international sports management.” Thunderbird international business review53.6 (2011): 763-770.
The article examines the importance of sports management as an area of academic interest. The article explains the importance economic role that sports management plays in the world. The paper explains that there is a gap existing in the literature of sports management internationally. The paper is therefore focused at discussing the practical implications as well as future directions on research for management of sports internationally. It also discusses the roles played by sports management that is entrepreneurial. Since the sports industry is a business, the recent trends of the business are examined in details. The paper also explains the different ways through which sports participate in corporate social responsibility and the process of marketing sports.
Watt, David C. Sports management and administration. Psychology Press, 2003.
The book explores the different ways through which sports management is done in different sports programs. The book also explains the importance of sports administration and management as it is a business. The book also explains that it is important for sports managers to have certain qualifications and skills. Acquisition of such skills can only be enhanced by studying sports management as a course in learning institutions according to the book. The book recommends sports professionals to be explorative so as to understand the necessary changes that should be adopted to make sports a better business.
Raney, Arthur A., and Jennings Bryant, eds. Handbook of sports and media. Routledge, 2009.
The book explains the contents of sports management as a course. It also explains the importance of studying sports management for any person desiring to venture into the sports management career. Additionally, the book explains the role played by sports managers in enhancing the profitability of a sports program. It also explains the impact of media on sports business.
Hall, Colin Michael. Hallmark tourist events: impacts, management and planning. Belhaven Press, 1992.
The book explains the impact of management in sports. It explains that management in sports facilitates it to be some sort of tourist activity. Managed sports activities are attractive and profitable for the nation.
Work cited
Padilla, Arthur, and David Baumer. “Big-time college sports: Management and economic issues.” Journal of Sport & Social Issues 18.2 (1994): 123-143.
Lera-López, Fernando, and Manuel Rapún-Gárate. “Sports participation versus consumer expenditure on sport: different determinants and strategies in sports management.” European Sport Management Quartely 5.2 (2005): 167-186.
Barros, C. P., and F. M. P. Alves. “Human capital theory and social capital theory on sports management.” International Advances in Economic Research 9.3 (2003): 218-226.
Ratten, Vanessa. “Practical implications and future research directions for international sports management.” Thunderbird international business review53.6 (2011): 763-770.
Watt, David C. Sports management and administration. Psychology Press, 2003.
Raney, Arthur A., and Jennings Bryant, eds. Handbook of sports and media. Routledge, 2009.
Hall, Colin Michael. Hallmark tourist events: impacts, management and planning. Belhaven Press, 1992.
