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Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, provides an in-depth picture of the challenging and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. Leading experts in the fitness industry share their insights in a practical manner, making this text the most authoritative and field-tested guide to fitness management success. Whether they are providing service to members, ensuring club safety and profitability, or motivating staff to perform at their best, health and fitness club managers need the right mix of skills and flexibility to support the success and continued growth of their clubs.
This third edition addresses recently emerging topics and offers practical tools that will help health club managers succeed: •Opening chapter scenarios set the stage and put readers in the shoes of a club manager. •New case studies emphasize the importance of thoroughly understanding legal responsibilities and obligations. •Best practices and tips for managing social media pages give the reader practical ways to maximize marketing efforts and grow the business.
•Reproducible forms save time in creating templates for common agreements and records, such as a membership agreement, an equipment maintenance form, and a guest registration and exercise liability waiver. To further support its applied approach, Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, incorporates updated research and industry trends as it leads readers through key managerial development areas.
It starts with organizational fundamentals and the payoffs of thoughtful staff recruitment, training, development, and retention. It then shifts to methods for attracting and retaining members while also increasing profitability with the right mix of products and services. Finally, it reviews operational and facility management functions, covering everything from reading financial statements and maintaining equipment to understanding and managing risk.
To aid with retention and for easy reference, The Bottom Line segments sum up the key points to emphasize the most important topics in the text. Learning objectives, key terms, and a list of references round out each chapter to foster a better learning experience. Instructors will have access to an instructor guide, which contains additional practical assignments, and a test package for gauging student comprehension.
Written by industry experts, Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, is the fundamental resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Enhanced with practical scenarios and applied knowledge, it provides a solid foundation for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry, and it serves as an essential reference for professionals already enjoying the challenges and opportunities of club management.
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- Höfundur: Mike Bates
- Útgáfa:3
- Útgáfudagur: 01/2019
- Engar takmarkanir á útprentun
- Engar takmarkanir afritun
- Format:ePub
- ISBN 13: 9781492588849
- Print ISBN: 9781450412230
- ISBN 10: 1492588849
Efnisyfirlit
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Part I: Human Resources
- 1. Recognizing the Importance of Leaders and Managers
- Exploring Management and Leadership Theory
- Acknowledging the Difference Between Managing and Leading
- Struggling as a Manager: Pitfalls to Avoid
- Succeeding as a Manager: A Strategy to Manage Talent
- 2. Understanding Organizational Design
- Growth and Management Positions
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Writing Job Descriptions
- For-Profit Organizations
- Not-For-Profit Community Facilities
- Hospital-Based Fitness Centers
- Corporate-Based Fitness Organizations
- 3. Recruiting the Best Staff for Your Facility
- Analyzing Staffing Needs
- Utilizing Job Descriptions
- Designing the Appropriate Recruiting Vehicle
- Developing Interview Strategies
- Selecting the Best Candidate for the Position
- 4. Training and Developing Staff
- Five Steps to Creating Internal Training Programs
- Outside Resources for Training and Development
- Assessment of Training Costs
- 5. Managing Staff Performance
- Role of the Manager in Staff Performance
- Steps in Managing Performance
- Employee Termination
- 6. Developing a Compensation Program
- Forms of Compensation
- Compensation and Management
- Compensation Program Basics
- Performance-Based Pay
- 1. Recognizing the Importance of Leaders and Managers
- 7. Marketing Your Program
- Developing Strategic Marketing Plans
- Marketing Research
- Identifying Target Markets
- Defining Marketing Goals and Objectives
- Planning the Company Brand and Program Brand
- Social Media Marketing
- Best Practices in Modern Marketing
- Writing an Effective Marketing Plan
- Evaluating Marketing Programs
- 8. Increasing Membership Sales
- Fostering a Partnership Between the Reception Desk and the Membership Staff
- Telephone Best Practices
- Maximizing the Face-to-Face Selling Process
- Corporate and Group Membership Sales
- 9. Focusing on Customer Service
- Recognizing the Importance of Customer Service and Loyalty
- Identifying Your Customer
- Understanding What the Customer Wants
- Training Staff for Exceptional Customer Service
- Dealing With Difficult Customers
- Customer Service Best Practices
- Monitoring the Effects of Customer Service
- 10. Retaining Members Through Program Management
- Membership Retention
- Establishing the Purpose of Programming
- Diversification of Activities
- Progression of Programs
- Promotion of Programs
- Reliability of the Schedule
- Accountability for Growth and Retention
- Programming by Logical Progression
- Developing a Successful Program
- Recognizing the Importance of Program Directors
- 11. Generating Revenue Through Profit Centers
- Development and Organization of Profit Centers
- Five Common Profit Centers
- 12. Understanding Financial Management
- Cash Versus Accrual Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Budgeting
- Income Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Sales Analysis
- Expense Management
- Tax Considerations
- 13. Risk Management: Addressing Health and Safety Concerns
- Creating a Safe Environment
- Screening Before Activity
- Administering Physical Fitness Assessments
- Designing Safe Exercise Programs
- Providing Safety Orientation
- Supervising Members
- Managing Emergencies
- Risk Management Documentation
- 14. Maintaining Your Facility
- Maintenance Activities
- Four Areas of Maintenance Management
- Determining Maintenance Needs
- Performing a Needs Assessment
- Planning the Facility Maintenance Program
- Personnel
- Implementing a Maintenance Program
- Evaluating Facility Maintenance
- Developing a Preventive Maintenance Program
- 15. Understanding Legal and Insurance Issues
- Civil Versus Criminal Liability
- Tort Law
- Contracts
- Employment Law
- Insurance Considerations
- 16. Strategic Planning and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- Evaluation
- Health and Fitness Evaluation Model
- Location Analysis
- Industry Evolution and Differentiation
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