LibGuides: Sports and Fitness: Books, eBooks, DVDs etc.

Books

Principles and Practice of Sport Management by Lisa Pike Masteralexis; Carol Barr; Mary Hums
Call Number: 796.069 PRI
ISBN: 9780763749583
Publication Date: 2009, 3rd ed.
Comprehensive introduction to the sport management industry.
Contemporary Sport Management by Paul Mark Pedersen; Janet Parks; Jerome Quarterman; Lucie Thibault
Call Number: 796.069 CON
ISBN: 9780736081672
Publication Date: 2011, 4th ed.
Provides an overview of the sport management by presenting extensive discussions of the foundational aspects of the profession and current topics from the field.
Managing Sports Organizations by Daniel Covell; Sharianne Walker; Julie Siciliano; Peter W. Hess
Call Number: 796.069 MAN
ISBN: 9780750682381
Publication Date: 2007, 2nd ed.
Includes extensive research, the real world examples, and the insightful observations.
Be prepared! : sport and active recreation programs for people with a disability : a resource kit for volunteers and staff by Kappelides, P
Call Number: 796.087 KAP
ISBN: 9780646912707
Publication Date: 2014
This resource kit is designed for volunteers and staff who are involved in facilitating sport and active recreation experiences for people with disabilities.
Doping and drugs in sport by Healey, J
Call Number: 344.94099 DOP
ISBN: 9781922084279
Publication Date: 2013
Essential guide to fitness : for the fitness instructor by Marchese, R
Call Number: 613.7 MAR
ISBN: 9780170356251
Publication Date: 2016, 3rd edition
Provide knowledge, skills and hands on practice required to work as fitness professionals.
Fitness trainer essentials : for the personal trainer by Attridge, T & Felice, M
Call Number: 613.7 ATT
ISBN: 9780170356176
Publication Date: 2016, 3rd edition
Fitness and Wellness by Wener W. K. Hoeger; Sharon A. Hoeger
Call Number: 613.7 HOE
ISBN: 9780538737494
Publication Date: 2011, 9th ed.

Online Video and DVDs

Former NFL coach Dennis Green talks about his sports business management course and the sports MBA program at San Diego State University.

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving your Childhood Dreams

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.