Health Fitness Management

This new edition is a comprehensive resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programmes. The Introduction provides an overview of the industry. Part I addresses the human resources aspects, including staff recruitment, training, development and compensation and benefits. Topics covered in Part II include member recruitment, retention and profitability, whilst Part III covers financial management and facility maintenance. Evaluation of programmes and future trends in the industry are covered in Part IV. Several chapters from the first edition have been revised and updated and other chapters have been newly written for this edition. This book will prepare the reader for a career in health and fitness facility management and assist the instructor in preparing for meaningful classroom sessions and assessing students' comprehension.This book will primarily be used as a textbook for courses on the topic and as a professional reference by health and fitness facility managers.

ISBN 073606205X   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9780736062053 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 1297 Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers   Published in Champaign Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers   Previous ISBN 9780880115599 Format Hardback   Height (mm) 216 Publication date 01 Dec 2007   Width (mm) 279 Library of Congress 2007029345   Spine width (mm) 31 DEWEY 613.7068   Academic level Tertiary education, Postgraduate DEWEY edition DC22   Interest age From 18 To 99 Pages 400

		Introduction: An Overview of the Health and Fitness Industry
Pt. I		Human Resources
1		Recognizing the Importance of Leaders and Managers by D. Jane Riddell		3
2		Understanding Organizational Design by Scott Lewandowski		21
3		Recruiting the Best Staff for Your Facility by Kevin Hood		41
4		Training and Developing Staff by Brenda Abdilla		61
5		Managing Staff Performance by Bud Rockhill		79
6		Developing a Compensation Program by Mike Bates		99
Pt. II		Member Recruitment, Retention, and Profitability
7		Marketing Your Facility by Casey Conrad		119
8		Increasing Sales by Karen Woodard Chavez		143
9		Focusing on Customer Service by Terry Eckmann		171
10		Retaining Members Through Program Management by Sandy Coffman		185
11		Generating Revenue Through Profit Centers by Cheryl Jones		201
Pt. III		Operations and Facility Management
12		Understanding Financial Management by Mike Bates		223
13		Addressing Health and Safety Concerns by Anthony Abbott and Mike Greenwood		251
14		Maintaining Your Facility by Mike Greenwood and Anthony Abbott		287
15		Choosing the Right Equipment by Mike Bates		313
16		Understanding Legal and Insurance Issues by John Wolohan		333
17		Evaluating Your Operation by Dave Hardy		353
		Conclusion: Looking Toward the Future		367
		Index		371

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