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1 online resource (423 pages) |
| Contents |
THE HANDBOOK OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION; Contents; Figures and Tables; Preface; Audience; Acknowledgments; The Authors; PART ONE FOUNDATIONS; CHAPTER ONE College Athletics: Continuity and Change Over Four Centuries; Origins of College Sports: 19th-Century Roots; Early 20th Century; Football's Rise; Olympics and College Student-Athletes; Prosperity and Problems After World War II; Rise of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; Race and Social Justice; Women and Gender Equity in College Sports; Intercollegiate Athletics: High Stakes in the 21st Century; Conclusion |
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Chapter One Key PointsReferences; CHAPTER TWO AN OVERVIEW OF FITNESS AND RECREATION IN COLLEGIATE SETTINGS; Evolution of Campus Recreation and Fitness; Early Beginnings of Campus Recreation and Fitness; New Thoughts on Campus Recreation and Fitness; Time of Change and Growth in Campus Recreation and Fitness; Foundations of Campus Recreation; Theories That Impacted Development of Campus Recreation; Sport Theories; Play and Recreation Theories; Common Program Areas of Campus Recreation; Aquatics; Fitness; Intramurals; Club Sports (Extramurals); Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Recreation |
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InformalInstructional Classes; Significance and Role of Campus Recreation and Fitness; Retention of Students; Recruitment of Students; Academic Curriculum Development; Wellness; Cocurricular Experiences and Student Development; Enhancing the University's Image; Trends in Campus Recreation; Increased Diversity in Higher Education; Building Boom Continues; Growth in Extramural and Intercollegiate Club Sport Opportunities; Enhanced Professional Development Opportunities; Trends in Campus Fitness; Technology; Individualized Training; Core Strength Training; Fitness Testing; Group Fitness Classes |
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ConclusionChapter Two Key Points; References; CHAPTER THREE THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS; Definition of Theory; Uses of Theory; Challenges to Using Theory; Bodies of Theory; Developmental Theories; Sociology of Sport Theory; Organizational Theory; Leadership Theory; Campus Ecology Theory; Conclusion; Case Studies; Case Study #1; Case Study #2; Case Study #3; Case Study #4; Chapter Three Key Points; References; CHAPTER FOUR ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS AND RECREATION; Law, Ethics, and Professionalism; Defining Laws, Ethics, and Professionalism; The Golden Rule; Gray Areas |
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Personal and Organizational EthicsEthics, Professionalism, and Departmental Success; Root Causes of Unethical and Unprofessional Behavior; Ethical and Professional Solutions; Industry Ethical Statements and Expectations; National Collegiate Athletic Association; National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics; National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA); National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association; Applying Ethics and Professionalism; Conclusion; Chapter Four Key Points; References; CHAPTER FIVE LEGAL ISSUES IN INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS AND RECREATION; Torts |
| Summary |
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 |
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Safety First-Negligence |
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Print version record |
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College sports -- United States -- Finance
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College sports -- United States -- Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Recreation centers -- United States -- Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Sports administration -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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College sports -- Finance
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College sports -- Management
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Recreation centers -- Management
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Sports administration
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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Electronic book
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| Author |
King, Chris
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Rockey, Donald L
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| ISBN |
9781118220986 |
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1118220986 |
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1280792876 |
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9781280792878 |
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