Recreational Sport Management Hardcover - 2005

Richard F. Mull, MS, has been an assistant professor in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana University (IU) since 1972. He is also the director of the HPER Auxiliary Units; Center for Student Leadership Development; and Tennis Center and Outdoor Pool. From 1972 to 1992, he served as the director of campus recreational sports at IU. His numerous professional contributions to the field led to his receipt of the 1989 Honor Award from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). In 1994, he was inducted into the Professional Hall of Fame in the School of Physical Education at West Virginia University. Mull has served as a consultant and advisor in the field of recreational sports for more than 35 years. His contribution to the text includes chapters 1 through 6 and 14 through 16. Throughout his career, Mull's special interests include professional preparation, student development, management, and leadership.

Kathryn G. Bayless, MS, is director of campus recreational sports at Indiana University and assistant dean in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. After being appointed to this position, she was involved in the planning and opening of IU's $22.5 million recreational sport facility. Since 1974, she has worked in collegiate recreational sport settings and has held positions within each programming area of recreational sports. Also a lecturer in the department of recreation and park administration at Indiana University, Bayless has made many presentations on aspects of recreational sport programming and management. Her contributions to the text include portions of chapter 4 and chapters 7 through 10 and the Computer Tips throughout the book.

Lynn M. Jamieson, ReD, is chair and full professor in the department of recreation and park administration at Indiana University. Previously, she served as curriculum coordinator of the recreation administration program at California Polytechnic State University and spent 12 years in administrative positions as a recreation administrator, with special emphasis on recreational sport management. She has coauthored four texts and more than 50 articles about various aspects of management in leisure services. Her contributions to the text include chapters 11, 12, 13, and 17. Her special interests include sport and leisure policy development and violence in sports.