Applied sport management skills / Robert N. Lussier, PhD, Springfield College, David C. Kimball, PhD, Elms College

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to sport management -- Planning -- Organizing -- Leading -- Controlling

1. Educating Students with Severe Disabilities / Michael F. Giangreco, Karrie A. Shogren, Stacy K. Dymond -- 2. Fostering Family-Professional Partnerships / Nina Zuna, Kathleen Kyzar -- 3. Assessment and Planning / Jenny R. Root -- Leah Wood, Diane M. Browder -- 4. Measuring Student Behavior and Learning / Deborah J. Gruber-Wilkinson, Fredda Brown -- 5. Arranging the Teaching Environment / John McDonnell, Martha E. Snell, Fredda Brown, Jessica Bowman, Lyndsey Conradi -- 6. Individualized Instructional Strategies / John McDonnell, Martha E. Snell, Fredda Brown, Olivia Coleman, Carrie Eichelberger -- 7. Creating and Implementing Inclusive Education / Diane Lea Ryndak, Ann-Marie Orlando, Kristin Krupa Burnette -- 8. Designing and Implementing Individualized Positive Behavior Support / J. Matthew Jameson, Robert E. O'Neill, Joanna Ryan, Jennifer Fletcher -- 9. Understanding and Meeting the Health Care Needs of Students with Severe Disabilities / Donna Lehr, Nancy Harayama -- 10. Key Concepts in Understanding Motor Disabilities / Mary Jane Rapport, Amy Barr, Maria Jones -- 11. Teaching Self-Care Skills / Monica E. Delano, Virginia L. Walker, Martha E. Snell -- 12. Supporting Peer Interactions, Relationships, IC and Belonging / Matthew E. Brock, Erik W. Carter, Elizabeth E. Biggs -- 13. Teaching Communication Skills / Susan S. Johnston, Cheri W. Blue -- 14. Teaching Academic Skills / Susan R. Copeland, John McDonnell -- 15. Building Skills for Home and Community / Linda M. Bambara, Raquel Burns, Amanda Thomas, Dolly Singley -- 16. Transitioning from School to Employment ID and Postsecondary Education / Valerie L. Mazzotti, David W. Test

Applied Sport Management Skills, Third Edition, takes a unique and effective approach to teaching students how to become strong leaders and managers in the world of sport. Organized around the central management functions--planning, organizing, leading, and controlling--this third edition addresses the Common Professional Component topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). The text explains important concepts but then takes the student beyond theories, to applying those management principles and developing management skills. This practical how-to approach, accompanied by unmatched learning tools, helps students put concepts into action as sport managers--developing the skills of creative problem solving and strategic planning, and developing the ability to lead, organize, and delegate. Applied Sport Management Skills, Third Edition, is a critical resource that provides students with a thorough understanding of the management principles used in sport organizations while also helping students developing their practical skills. Students will appreciate the opportunity to begin building a solid foundation for a fulfilling career in sport management. -- Provided by publisher

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