{"product_id":"sport-and-fitness-sector-1","title":"Sport and Fitness Sector","description":"\u003cp\u003eSport and fitness has become a key contemporary industry. Those working within the sector are now expected to demonstrate greater expertise and professional competence than ever before. \u003cem\u003eThe Sport and Fitness Sector: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is a vital resource for all students of sport, leisure and fitness management, offering an essential guide to professional practice and a wealth of background information on current issues within the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing together new material and an edited selection of readings from a wide range of academic and professional sources, the book has been designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, opening up the theory and practice of sport and fitness management for those undertaking either work-based study or conventional degree courses. Accessible and comprehensive, the book explores sport, health and fitness provision across the public, private and voluntary sectors, and examines key topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esport policy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrends in the sport and fitness industry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanagement of sport and leisure services \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elegislation and regulation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrisis management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealth and safety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecustomer service and retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaff training and development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sport and Fitness Sector: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for all students of sport, leisure and fitness management, and for any sport and fitness professional looking to improve their vocational skills and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBen Oakley is Head of Award for Sport, Fitness and Health in The Open University, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin Rhys is Staff Tutor in Education at The Open University in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225152967000,"sku":"9780415454049","price":142.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415454049.jpg?v=1770120043","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sport-and-fitness-sector-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}