Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management

Torkildsens Sport and Leisure Management is the most comprehensive and engaging introduction to sport and leisure management available to students at all levels. It is now in its seventh edition and includes expanded coverage of practical managerial skills, four new chapters on the global sport and leisure economy, historical development, cross-sector collaboration, and management consultancy, and rich illustrations with up-to-date evidence, data, case-studies, and international examples. It is an important resource for students working in fields such as sport management, sport business, sport development, leisure management, and events management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 490 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

For nearly four decades, Torkildsens Sport and Leisure Management has remained the most comprehensive and captivating introduction to sport and leisure management available to students at all levels. Now in its seventh edition, it remains the sole textbook that comprehensively covers all the essential topics taught in contemporary sport and leisure management courses. This revised edition expands its coverage of practical managerial skills crucial for aspiring professionals seeking careers in the sport and leisure industry, encompassing areas such as planning and personnel management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and legal aspects. It introduces four brand-new chapters dedicated to the global sport and leisure economy, historical development, cross-sector collaboration, and management consultancy, reflecting significant advancements in the contemporary sport and leisure landscape.

Retaining the hallmarks of its predecessors, this edition delves deep into the social and cultural context of sport and leisure, providing a thorough analysis of the public, private, and voluntary sectors. It also offers a comprehensive review of key products and services. Throughout, the text is richly illustrated with up-to-date evidence, data, case studies, and international examples, accompanied by a range of valuable pedagogical features, including discussion questions, practical tasks, and structured references for further reading and resources.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for students pursuing studies in sport management, sport business, sport development, leisure management, and event management. Additionally, dedicated online resources provide supplementary teaching and learning materials for students and lecturers alike.

Weight: 1110g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367421540
Edition number: 7 ed