The Management of Sport in South Africa / edited by Prof Wim Hollander and Louis Nolte.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hollander, Wim, editor.

Nolte, Louis, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports administration--South Africa.

Sports administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (478 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Halfway House, South Africa : KR Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

The Management of Sport is a groundbreaking book written by multiple practitioners and academics experienced in managing sport in South Africa. The book offers theoretical and practical perspectives on managing diverse sport environments within the South African context.* Part 1: The Managerial Context of Sport explores sport from a social perspective, current sport trends, and the sport industry segments in South Africa. It also delves into the governance structures overseeing sport in the country. It elaborates on the sport participation environments Sport for Development and Peace, Recreation and Leisure, Competitive and High-performance sport (Performance Pathways) and Disability Sport in South Africa.* Part 2: The Management of Sport includes introductory chapters on Strategic Management, Governance and Legal aspects, followed by the operational management of sport such as Human Resource practices, Agents and Agency, Leadership, Motivation and Mentorship in South African sport. It concludes with Sport Marketing, Sport Finance, Sport Facility and Event Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment in sport. * PART 3: Contemporary issues and the Management of Sport addresses selected issues such as entrepreneurship, technological innovation, transformation, safeguarding and protection, doping and future governance issues. The book provides valuable insights for sport managers seeking to navigate the unique challenges of the South African sports industry.The target audience includes prospective academics, students, stakeholders, sport commentators, and sports management professionals."A fresh approach to Sport Management that addresses both theoretical and practical implications for the unique South African context. The multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary approaches put the athlete at the centre of management within the equity and transformational agenda of South African sport."Professor Leon van Niekerk, Professor of Sport Psychology: University of Fort Hare"Finally, a resource offering in-depth and current information on Sport Management for the Sport Management student and all key actors working in the South African sport domain and beyond."Professor C.J. Roux, Associate Professor and former Head of Department: Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of JohannesburgAbout the EditorsProf Wim Hollander is an emeritus professor in Sport Management from the Department of Sport and Movement Studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). With a career spanning 40 years, he has been associated with both the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) and the University of Johannesburg. Prof Hollander has an impressive educational background, holding a BSc degree, Post Graduate Teachers Diploma (PGTD), BEd Hons, master's in education (MEd), and two doctorates. His doctorates are in Education (DEd) and Sport Management (DCom).Dr Louis Nolte is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse academic background. He holds a degree in psychology, two honours degrees in Psychology and Human Movement Sciences, a Master's degree in Sport Science (MPhil), and a doctorate in Sport Management (DPhil). Recently, he has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Dr Nolte's research interests lie in the field of sports, and he has conducted studies on various topics. He has undertaken research on the Commonwealth Youth Games and Netball South Africa, exploring different aspects of these sporting events.

Contents:

COVER

TITLE PAGE

ENDORSEMENTS

COPYRIGHT PAGE

FULL TITLE PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 5.1: Defining Sport for Development

Figure 6.1: The negotiation model 39

Figure 7.1: South African athlete development support structures

Figure 7.2: Long-term athlete development framework

Figure 9.1: Internal Structure of Motorsport South Africa

Figure 9.2: Hypothetical structure of Advent Sport Entertainment and Media (ASEM)

Figure 9.3: Hypothetical matrix design for AFL

Figure 9.4: Hypothetical network design for SSCN

Figure 9.5: Strategic sport management process

Figure 9.7: Power-interest matrix

Figure 6.1: Human resources and athlete management process

Figure 14.1: The South African Coaching Framework6

Figure 14.2: Long-term coach development model - roles and domains within which coaches operate

Figure 14.3: South African Sport for Life Model

Figure 21.1: Graphical illustration of the Operating and Cash conversion cycles

Figure 21.2: Graphical illustration of the Cost of Capital

Figure 24.1. Example results chain - social cohesion and crime reduction policy rationale for increasing participation in sport

Figure 24.2: A continuum of data collection ranging from informal to formal methods

Figure 25.1: Entrepreneurship ecosystem

Figure 28.1: Signs of abuse

Figure 29.1: Role of players in the fight against doping

Figure 29.2: IOC consensus statement regarding dietary supplements and high-performance athletes

Figure 30.1: The IOCs Risk and Assurance Governance Model

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Summary of Social Theories and Value to the Manager of Sport

Table 8.1: Medals Won by South Africa at Paralympic Games Post 1992

Table 8.2: Eligible Impairment Types and Descriptions.

Table 19.1: Identified Themes, Categories and Sub-Categories

Table 20.1: Commercial Rights Matrix

Table 20.2: A Selection of International and South African Properties and their Rights Holders

Table 20.3: Measuring Techbank's Sponsorship Return on Objectives

Table 20.4: Measuring the Outputs of Techbank's Sponsorship Leverage Tactics

Table 22.1: Examples of Sport Facilities

Table 22.2: Components of the Sports Facility Feasibility Study

Table 22.3: Prominent Sport Stadiums in South Africa

Table 29.1: Type of Non-AAF ADRV Based on The Code Articles

LIST OF CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Nurturing Talent in South African Athletics

Case Study: Cricket South Africa

Case Study: Netball World Cup 2023 in South Africa: A case study

Case Study: SAFA Suspends Referees and Clubs for Match-fixing

FOREWORD

ABOUT THE EDITORS

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

PREFACE

PART I: THE MANAGERIAL CONTEXT OF SPORT

CHAPTER 1: A SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE ON SPORT

CHAPTER 2: SOCIAL TRENDS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT

CHAPTER 3: THE SPORT INDUSTRY

CHAPTER 4: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES IN SOUTH AFRICAN SPORT

CHAPTER 5: SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE (SDP): GLOBAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND DYNAMICS

CHAPTER 6: SPORT, RECREATION AND LEISURE

CHAPTER 7: ATHLETE PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS

CHAPTER 8: DISABILITY SPORT

PART II: THE MANAGEMENTOF SPORT

CHAPTER 9: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF SPORT

CHAPTER 10: GOVERNANCE IN SPORT

CHAPTER 11: SPORT AND THE LAW

HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES IN SPORT

CHAPTER 12: VOLUNTEERISM IN SPORT

CHAPTER 13: ATHLETE PRACTICES IN SPORT

CHAPTER 14: COACHES' PRACTICES

CHAPTER 15: TECHNICAL OFFICIATING IN SPORT

CHAPTER 16: AGENTS AND AGENCY IN SPORT

CHAPTER 17: LEADERSHIP IN SPORT

CHAPTER 18: MOTIVATION IN SPORT

CHAPTER 19: MENTORSHIP IN SPORT

CHAPTER 20: SPORT MARKETING.

CHAPTER 21: SPORT FINANCE

CHAPTER 22: SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 23: SPORT EVENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 24: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN SPORT

PART III: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT

CHAPTER 25: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THEMANAGEMENT OF SPORT

CHAPTER 26: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN SPORT

CHAPTER 27: CORRIDORS OF UNCERTAINTY: CRICKET AND MANAGING THE RACE TO TRANSFORM

CHAPTER 28: SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION: THE MANAGEMENT OF SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPORT

CHAPTER 29: DOPING IN SPORT

CHAPTER 30: THE FUTURE OF SPORT GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

ABBREVIATIONS

ENDNOTES

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

INDEX.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

1-86922-977-0

OCLC:

1396699019