{"product_id":"managing-high-performance-sport-9780415671958","title":"Managing High Performance Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Popi Sotiriadou\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Coaching - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can managers design and implement effective high performance programmes in sport?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the key challenges in managing elite athletes, sports people and teams?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to management practice, process and policy in elite and high performance sport (HPS). Drawing on real-world case-studies of elite sport around the world, the book shows a conceptual framework for studying and analysing high performance sport and introduces the skills and techniques that managers and administrators will need to develop effective HPS programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines the macro level factors that determine a nation's sporting success, including political, social and cultural elements, and then moves on to unpack the specifics of elite athlete and team management at a micro level. Adopting an integrated, holistic approach throughout, the book highlights best practice in every key area of an HPS programme, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003edefining performance and success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eorganizational structure and leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003efinance, funding and marketing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoaching and coach development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003etalent identification and development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecompetition and events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003etraining and facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003escientific research and sport science support.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book features contributions from world-leading sport management academics as well as practitioners with experience of managing HPS programmes at world and Olympic level. Each chapter includes a full range of useful features, such as summaries, case-studies, review questions and guides to further reading. This is essential reading for all serious students and professionals working in sport management or high performance sport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45236176421015,"sku":"9780415671958","price":15501.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415671958.webp?v=1769212181","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/managing-high-performance-sport-9780415671958","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}