Sport management in Europe : perspectives and implications for practice / edited by Michaël Mrkonjic (Vice-Rector Research and Development and Head of Division Sports Economics, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen), Emmanuel Bayle (Professor of Sport Management, Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne), Christoffer Klenk (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sport Sociology and Management, Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern) and Dominik Schwizer (Senior Lecturer, Sport Management, Department of Entrepreneurial Management, University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, Switzerland).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mrkonjic, Michaël, editor.

Bayle, Emmanuel, editor.

Klenk, Christoffer, editor.

Schwizer, Dominik, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports administration--Europe.

Sports administration.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (370 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This innovative book explores the managerial implications of European sport's unique characteristics. Combining insights from academics with practical solutions from sports managers and executives, this book elucidates the fundamental concepts of sport management from different perspectives. This book focuses on employment sectors where students in sport management are most likely to be professionally active. It builds on the specific features of the 'European Model of Sport' and includes insight-interviews with over 20 sport managers and executives who share their practical experience. It investigates the non-profit sector, addressing topics such as strategic management, professionalization and diversity management, as well as the for-profit sector in the context of innovation, data management, regulation and sports marketing. Chapters also examine management issues in the public sector, including grassroots sports and health policies, and current and future challenges facing European sport management, such as esports, and tourism sustainability. Each chapter is designed for classroom use, with key learning objectives and a thorough introduction alongside detailed discussion of key concepts, models and instruments and their practical implications. Sport Management in Europe is ideal for sports management students to enhance their knowledge and prepare for their careers as tomorrow's sport managers, leaders and decision-makers. Practitioners will also benefit from this book's insights and solutions which can be implemented in different employment sectors"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword: The specificities of the European model of sport / Borja Garcia-Garcìa

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction to sport management in Europe: Perspectives and implications for practice / Michaël Mrkonjic, Emmanuel Bayle, Christoffer Klenk and Dominik Schwizer

Part I: Non-profit sector

2. Assessing international sport federations governance / Jean-Loup Chappelet and Mickaël Terrien Non-Profit Sector / Emmanuel Bayle

3. Strategic management and performance of non-profit sport organizations / Michaël Mrkonjic, Josephine Clausen and Emmanuel Bayle

4. Understanding sport federation professionalization: Evolution, challenges and opportunities / Josephine Clausen, Emmanuel Bayle, Siegfried Nagel and Grazia Lang

5. Human resource management in non-profit sport organizations / Siegfried Nagel, Peter Ehnold and Torsten Schlesinger

6. Diversity in sport organizations / Christoffer Klenk and Flurina Marti

Part II: For-profit sector

For-profit sector / Dominik Schwizer

7. Regulation and management of European sport leagues / Zahid Mustafi and Markus Lang

8. Value co-creation in sport marketing / Tim Ströbel and Pascal Stegmann

9. Data management in sport organizations / Dominik Schwizer and Michael Burch

10. Innovation in the sporting goods industry / Ariane Weber

Part III: Public sector

11. Integrity and sustainability in contemporary sport management: Converging paths / Ioannis Konstantinopoulos and Stefano Caneppele Public sector / Michaël Mrkonjic

12. Direct support for athletes from the armed forces in successful European sporting nations / Andreas Ch. Weber and Veerle De Bosscher

13. Grassroots and youth sport policy implementation in lithuania and Finland: Two contrasting approaches / Vilma Cingiene and Anna-Katriina Salmikangas

14. Sports facilities planning: Effective project development for sustainable operation / Jérémy Moulard and Olivier Mutter

15. Public management and the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity: An Introduction to impact orientation / Curdin Derungs and Ruth Nieffer

Part IV: Current issues and challenges

Current issues and challenges / Christoffer Klenk

16. Breaking barriers in international sport leadership: Women's representation and gender equality interventions / Lucie Schoch and Madeleine Pape

17. Digitalization in voluntary sport clubs / Marcel Fahrner

18. Sustainable sport tourism management in mountain areas / Christian Moesch

19. The economic sustainability of European professional esports: Current situation, challenges and strategies / William De Moor, Mickaël Terrien and Christophe Durand

20. Levelling the playing field: Disability and inclusion in sport / Matej Christiaens and Ian Brittain

21. Conclusion to sport management in Europe / Dominik Schwizer, Emmanuel Bayle, Christoffer Klenk and Michaël Mrkonjic

Afterword: The future of the European model of sport in the current geopolitics / Patrick Clastres.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035333141 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.