Health Fitness Management: A Comprehensive Resource for Managing and Operating Programs and FacilitiesHuman Kinetics, 2008 - 381 pagini Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, provides an in-depth picture of the varied and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. With contributions from leading experts in the fitness industry, several new chapters, a more practical emphasis, enhanced features, and the addition of instructor resources, this second edition is the most authoritative and field-tested guide to management success. Whether soothing disgruntled members, ensuring club safety and profitability, or motivating staff to perform at their best, health and fitness club managers require the right mix of skills and flexibility to support the success and continued growth of their clubs. Both aspiring and practicing club managers can rely on Health Fitness Management to help them acquire and improve their management skills across all areas: -Human resources: Understand the importance of organizational development and the payoffs of thoughtful staff recruitment, training, development, retention, and compensation. -Sales and marketing: Discover new ways to attract and retain members and increase profitability with the right mix of products and services. -Financial management: Learn how to read financial statements and understand and control the risks associated with running a fitness club. -Facility maintenance: Implement systems to ensure the upkeep and safety of the facility and its equipment. -Program evaluation: Determine the "fitness level" of the club and its programs, capitalize on strengths, and find solutions to improve weak areas. -Industry perspective: Understand the history of health and fitness management, its present status, and future trends. Written by industry experts with more than 300 combined years of experience, Health Fitness Management, Second 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 serves as an essential reference for professionals already enjoying the challenges and opportunities of club management. |
Cuprins
two Understanding Organizational Design | 21 |
three Recruiting the Best Staff for Your Facility | 41 |
four Training and Developing Staff | 61 |
five Managing Staff Performance | 79 |
six Developing a Compensation Program | 99 |
Forms of Compensation | 108 |
Industry Pay Practices | 114 |
eight Increasing Sales | 143 |
eleven Generating Revenue Through Profit Centers | 201 |
Operations and Facility Management | 221 |
thirteen Addressing Health and Safety Concerns | 251 |
fourteen Maintaining Your Facility | 287 |
fifteen Choosing the Right Equipment | 313 |
Purchasing Exercise Equipment | 322 |
Maintaining Exercise Equipment | 329 |
seventeen Evaluating Your Operation | 353 |
Maximizing the FacetoFace Selling Process | 153 |
nine Focusing on Customer Service | 171 |
ten Retaining Members Through Program Management | 185 |
conclusion Looking Toward the Future | 367 |
about the editor | 381 |
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