The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration - (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- About the Author: George S. McClellan is the vice chancellor for student affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.
- 432 Pages
- Education, Student Life & Student Affairs
- Series Name: Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education
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About the Book
"The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration provides a practical and informative resource for athletics administration, recreation, and fitness practitioners of all levels in both 2 and 4-year institutions, public and private. It is also a resource for graduate students and faculty in sports management programs with an emphasis in collegiate athletics. The book addresses the broad functional areas of collegiate athletic enterprises including intercollegiate athletics, health and fitness, and recreation"--From the Back Cover
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
About the Author
George S. McClellan is the vice chancellor for student affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Chris King is the director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas-Pan American.
Donald L. Rockey, Jr. is associate professor in the Recreation and Sport Management Program at Coastal Carolina University.
