Description: There are many professional fields within the sports industry. This series introduces readers to these fieldssuch as sports marketing, management and administration, fitness and medicine, and coaching. Each job is described fully, including prerequisites and qualifications, duties and tasks, work environment, possibilities for and paths to advancement, and job outlook. Extensive back matter includes a comprehensive list of college and university programs and professional development programs relating to the field; At-a-Glance capsule summaries of what you need in terms of academics and experience to get started in the field, the various possible career paths within the field, and the various duties, responsibilities, and tasks associated with each major job in the field; Bureau of Labor Statistics information on the fields; and expanded Glossary, For More Information, and For Further Reading entries.
Review Quotes: Series review: Great Careers in the Sports Industry "This series provides excellent information for students considering a non-athletic career in sports. Each volume is carefully researched and includes educational preparation, types of jobs, as well as periodic insets highlighting specifics about the topic. ... Packed with practical information, this series is a realistic and thorough presentation which will assist students with thoughtful career preparation. Highly recommended." C. Ellen Wickham, Library Media Connection