George S. McClellan & Chris King 
The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration [EPUB ebook] 

Praise for The Handbook of College Athletics and
Recreation Administration

‘The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation
Administration provides insiders’ in-depth and firsthand
perspectives on issues in the contemporary professional
administration of intercollegiate athletics and recreation, as well
as practical solutions to these issues. It is a must-read for
anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in college athletics
and campus recreation administration.’ –Ming Li,
professor and chair, Department of Sports Administration, College
of Business, Ohio University

‘The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation
Administration is a useful text for undergraduate students
preparing for sport management careers within postsecondary
institutions. This book effectively blends historical perspectives,
theoretical foundations, and practical illustrations in a relevant
format that addresses key issues in intercollegiate sports and
campus recreation. Of particular value is the focus on people and
importance of building relationships based on integrity, trust, and
mutual respect.’ –Tom Collins, associate professor of
sport management, chair of Sport Studies and Physical Education,
Chowan University

Table of Content

Figures and Tables xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

The Authors xix

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS 1

1 College Athletics: Continuity and Change Over Four Centuries
3

John R. Thelin

2 An Overview of Fitness and Recreation in Collegiate Settings
21

Donald L. Rockey, Jr. and Robert J. Barcelona

3 Theoretical Foundations 44

Mary F. Howard-Hamilton and Joy Gaston Gayles

4 Ethics and Professionalism in College Athletics and Recreation
66

Michael L. Buckner

5 Legal Issues in Intercollegiate Sports and Recreation 83

Barbara Osborne

6 Title IX 107

Valerie M. Bonnette

7 Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation
127

B. David Ridpath and Robertha Abney

Part One Case Studies 153

PART TWO: SKILLS 155

8 Managing, Leading, and Supervising Student Employees and Staff
159

Colleen A. Mc Glone and Stephen Rey

9 Financial Management and Budgeting 175

Timothy D. De Schriver and Edgar N. Johnson

10 Planning and Managing Facilities 196

James E. Greenwell

11 Managing Events 212

Heather J. Lawrence

12 Managing Friends and Raising Funds 232

David F. Wolf

13 Managing Marketing and Public Relations 246

Scott Branvold

14 Managing Political Environments and Relationships 266

Jeremy Stringer and Bill Hogan

15 Managing Assessment and Evaluation 287

George S. Mc Clellan

Part Two Case Studies 299

PART THREE: ISSUES 301

16 A CEO’s Perspective of Athletics and Recreation
303

Michael A. Wartell

17 Dimensions of Diversity 321

C. Keith Harrison, Scott Bukstein, and Walter Brock

18 Health and Wellness Issues 336

David A. Shor, John H. Dunkle, and Carrie A. Jaworski

19 Professional Development and Advancement 355

Chris King and David P. Synowka

20 Summing Up and Looking Ahead 367

George S. Mc Clellan, Donald L. Rockey, Jr., and Chris
King

Appendix: Resources for Leadership, Management, and Supervision
of Staff and Volunteers 377

Name Index 379

Subject Index 383

About the author

George S. Mc Clellan is the vice chancellor for student
affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Chris King is the director of intercollegiate athletics
at the University of Texas-Pan American.

Donald L. Rockey, Jr. is associate professor in the
Recreation and Sport Management Program at Coastal Carolina
University.