The administration of physical education, sport, and leisure programs
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The administration of physical education, sport, and leisure programs
Allyn and Bacon, c1996
6th ed
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Rev. ed. of: The organization and administration of physical education / Edward F. Voltmer ... [et al.]. 5th ed. c1979
Includes bibliographical references and index
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The Voltmer/Esslinger/McCue/Tillman text is a classic in the field of Organization and Administration in Physical Education. With the long-awaited revision of this highly respected text, you will find the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage available. Offering depth and breadth of coverage in a concise and highly readable presentation, the sixth edition has been extensively revised to reflect the many changes taking place in the physical education profession as well as the diverse career options for students of physical education. The blend of sound, up-to-date theory with strong practical components sets this text apart from all the rest. The extensive coverage of teaching and non-teaching careers prepares students for management positions in health education, sports and leisure programs.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Introduction.
Dedication.
I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS.
1. Fundamentals and Importance of Administration.
Administration or Management?
Importance of Administration.
Justification for Studying Administration.
The Task of Administration.
Essential Skills of Administration.
Communication Skill Technical Skill Conceptual Skill Interpersonal Skill
Key Administrative Concepts.
Authority Power Delegation Responsibility Accountability
Comparison of Administrative and Non-Administrative Positions.
Duties of Administrators in the Physical Education, Health Education, Leisure and Sports Fields.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
2. Application of Administrative Theory.
Leadership.
Characteristics of an Administrator.
Importance of a Philosophy Sources of Philosophy Philosophy of Life Philosophy of Education Philosophy of the Profession
Carry Out Responsibilities.
Planning Organizing Staffing Directing Budgeting
The Organizational Environment.
Coordinating Reporting Internal Environment External Environment Technology Political Considerations Work Force Administrator
Structure of the Organization.
Formal and Informal Structure Organizational Chart Line, Staff and Functional Relationships Line Positions Staff Positions Functional Authority Types of Administration Title IX Public Law 94-142 - The Education for All Handicapped Children Act Affirmative Action
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Performance Tasks
References.
3. Administrator-Staff Dynamics.
The Human Element.
Understanding Human Nature.
Motivation.
The Organizational Climate Motivational Theories Other Variables Related to Motivation
Leadership Processes.
Communication.
Channels of Communication Blockages Flow of Information
Decision Making.
The Decision Making Process Faculty Participation in Departmental Decision Making
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Performance Tasks
References.
4. The Physical Education, Health Education, and Leisure Staff.
Significance of Staff.
Qualifications.
Personal Characteristics Other Considerations
The Staffing Process.
Planning Needs Recruitment of Applicants Criteria and Sources of Information for Selection of Staff The Interview On the Job
Evaluation of Staff.
Criteria of an Effective Staff.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
5. Office Management in the Computer Age.
Office Automation.
Office Management.
Office Unit Orientation.
Office Facilities.
Office Functions and Practices.
Answering and Placing Telephone Calls Receiving Visitors Answering Correspondence Filing Duplicating Materials Keeping Appointments and Meeting Obligations Providing Services to Staff Members
Office Management in a Small High School.
Office Management in a Medium Size High School.
Office Management in a Large Institution.
Centralization of Stenographic Services.
The Secretary.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
II. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
6. Public Relations.
Principles of Public Relations.
Human Relations vs. Publicity Purposes of Public Relations Responsibility for Public Relations
Planning and Organizing the Public Relations Program.
Multiple Publics Communication Skills
Public Relations in Physical Education.
Purposes Need and Importance Principles Key Publics The Teacher's Role Other Factors Affecting Student Attitudes toward Physical Education Publicity Techniques and Media Public Relations by National, District, and State Organizations
Public Relations in Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletics.
With Newspaper, Radio, and Television Personnel With Alumni and Parents With Other Faculty Members Booster Clubs With Opponents Athletic Publicity Coach's Role Radio and Television
Public Relations in Health Promotion and Other Leisure Fields.
Principles Purposes Forms of Publicity Marketing Strategy
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
7. Liability and Safety Considerations.
Administrative Responsibility for Safety.
Tort.
Negligence.
Duty Breach of Duty Causal Connection Damage Issue
Defenses against Negligence.
Elements of Negligence not Proven Assumption of Risk Contributory Negligence Last Clear Chance Comparative Negligence Governmental Immunity Act of God
Save Harmless Legislation.
Liability Insurance
Risk Management.
Supervision Instruction Grounds, Facilities, and Equipment First Aid and Medical Assistance Transportation of Students
Permission Forms, Waivers, and Releases.
Permission Forms Waivers and Releases
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
8. Facilities.
The Planning Process.
Inadequate Facilities Flexibility Essentials of Good Planning Planning for a Building Steps in Constructing a Building
Teaching Stations.
Indoor Physical Education Facilities.
Field House-Arena-Activity Center The Main Gymnasium Auxiliary Gymnasium Wrestling room Gymnastics Room Dance Studio Other Specialized Areas Storage Activity Area Locations in a Building Room Dimensions Traffic Control Materials and Construction Indoor Surface Materials Walls Ceiling Doors Lighting Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Plumbing Locker Unit Apparatus
Elementary School Gymnasium.
Swimming Pool.
Indoor versus Outdoor Pool Preliminary Planning Considerations
Outdoor Activity Areas.
Site Selection Activity Areas for Secondary Schools Activity Areas for Elementary Schools General Features
Innovative Facilities.
Renovation of Facilities.
Athletic Field and Court Layouts.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Performance Tasks
References.
9. Financial Management and Budgeting.
Importance of Financial Management.
Efficient Financial Management.
Computerization The Budget and Financial Management The Financial Statements and Financial Management The Audit and Financial Management Accounting Procedure Expense Reports Petty Cash Fund
The Budget.
Procedural Steps in Budget Construction Administering the Budget Categories of Budgets
The Physical Education Budget.
Source of Financial Support Determining Physical Education Equipment Needs A Practical Budget
The High School Athletic Budget.
Sources of Athletic Income Procedure in Preparing the Athletic Budget Special Procedures in Large Cities
The Control of Finances.
Handling School Funds Interschool Financial Arrangements Game Reports
The College and University Athletic Budget.
Sources of Athletic In come The Control of Finances
The Leisure and Health Promotion Industry Budget.
Sources of Income Steps in Preparing a Budget Control of Finances
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
References.
10. The Purchase, Care, and Security of Equipment.
Importance.
Provision of Equipment.
Physical Education Intramurals Interschool Athletics Leisure and Fitness
Purchasing Equipment.
Ordering Equipment Physical Education Interschool Athletics Leisure and Fitness
The Inventory.
Purchasing Policies.
Standardization of Equipment Quality Merchandise Buy Within Range of Ability to Pay Early Ordering The Best Interests of the School Should Guide Purchasing Decisions Take Advantage of Legitimate Discounts Bids and Specifications Professional Relationships with Vendors Official Equipment Local Dealers
How to Buy.
Considerations in Selecting Equipment.
Purchasing Specific Items of Equipment.
Fabrics Shoes Jerseys Inflated Balls Specialized Equipment
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.
Care of Equipment.
Equipment Manager Equipment room Equipment room Management Care of Specific Types of Equipment Cleaning Uniforms Repairing Uniforms Laundry
Security of Equipment.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Performance Tasks
References.
11. Evaluation.
Evaluation Parameters.
Importance of Evaluation.
Aspects of Evaluation.
Criteria and Standards.
Purposes of Evaluation.
Continuous Evaluation.
Student Evaluation.
Grading Principles Grading Classifications Grading Plan that Should be Used
Staff Evaluation.
Self Evaluation.
Peer Evaluation.
Student Evaluation of Faculty.
Administrator Evaluation.
Criteria for Self Evaluation Confidential Evaluation Other Means of Evaluating and Administrator
Program Evaluation.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
III. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
12. School Physical Education Programs.
Physical Education Defined.
Physical Education Objectives Derived from Educational Objectives.
The Objectives of Physical Education.
The Physical Development Objective The Social and Emotional development Objective The Intellectual Development Objective
The Physically Educated Person.
Physical Education, An Integral Part of Education.
Total Physical Education Program.
Present Day Instructional Programs.
Evidence of Inadequate Programs Physical Fitness School Programs to Promote Physical Fitness Causes of Inadequate Programs
Curriculum Development.
Steps Involved in Curriculum Construction Principles for Selection of Activities
Coeducational Classes.
Time Allotment.
The Elementary School Program.
Importance of Physical Education in the Elementary Schools Time Allotment for Physical Education in Elementary Schools Leadership for Physical Education in Elementary Schools The Physical Education Program in the Primary Grades The Physical Education Program in the Upper Elementary Grades
The Middle School Program.
The Junior High School Program.
The Senior High School Program.
The Physically Educated High School Graduate The Block Program - Advanced Course Offerings
Modular Scheduling.
Substitutions for Physical Education.
Preparation of Curriculum Syllabi.
Physical Education for the Disabled Child.
The College/University Program.
Should Physical Education be Required? Proficiency Requirement The Program of Activities
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
13. Intramural Programs.
History of Intramural Programs.
Philosophy of Intramural Programs.
Organization of the Intramural Department.
Elementary School Intramural Programs.
The Intramural Director Student Involvement in Administration Finances Units of Competition Program of Activities Time Periods Other Considerations for Elementary School Intramurals
Secondary School Intramural Programs.
The Intramural Director Intramural Councils Student Managers Team Managers Intramural Finances Units of Competition The Program of Activities Eligibility for Intramural Competition Medical Examinations and Accident Insurance Preliminary Training Periods Time Periods Officials Protests and Forfeits Intramural Publicity Intramural Coaching Intramural Awards Intramural Statistics
College and University Intramural Programs.
The Intramural Director Intramural Councils, Student Managers, and Team Managers Intramural Finances Units of Competition The Program of Activities Eligibility for Intramural Competition Medical Examinations, Accident Insurance, and Preliminary Training Periods Time Periods Officials Protests Forfeits Intramural Publicity Intramural Awards Intramural Statistics Point Systems Group Point Systems Individual Point Systems
Characteristics of Intramural Programs.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
14. Interschool Athletics.
Intercollegiate Athletics.
Interscholastic Athletics.
Athletics for Girls and Women.
Historical Perspective Jurisdiction Over Girls' and Women's Athletics
Middle School and Junior High School Athletics.
The Relationship of Athletics to Physical Education.
Objectives of Athletics.
Control of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Control on the National Level Regional Control of Intercollegiate Athletics Local Control of Intercollegiate Athletics
Control of Interscholastic Athletics.
Control on the National Level Control of Interscholastic Athletics by State High School Associations Local Control of Interscholastic Athletics
Medical Supervision of Athletics.
Protecting the Health of Athletes
Eligibility Requirements.
Importance of Eligibility Requirements The Amateur Rule College and University Eligibility Regulations High School Eligibility Regulations
Awards.
The Athletic Director.
Responsibilities of the Athletic Director
Problems of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Education vs. Entertainment Television Financial Problems Academic Performance Player Conduct Professional Leagues Recruiting Issues Scholarships Equality in Women's Athletics Making Athletes Part of the Student Body Media Influence Athletic Equipment Companies and Athletic Product Companies Alumni Groups and Booster Clubs Drug Abuse
Problems of Interscholastic Athletics.
Championships and Tournaments The Coaching Shortage Player and Crowd Control Cost of Athletic Programs Liability Pay to Play Reducing Overemphasis Public Pressures Specialization
Desirable Trends in Athletics.
Efforts of Athletic Associations and Conferences Coaching Certification Programs Athletic Trainers Expansion of Athletic Programs Girls' and Women's Athletic Programs Nutrition and Training Procedures Coaching Salaries of Coaches
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
15. Student Leaders in Physical Education, Intramural, and Athletics.
Educational Values.
Leadership Development Student Opportunities through Leadership Programs
Benefits to Professional Staffs.
Student Leaders in Physical Education.
Leaders' Club Other Leadership Opportunities
Student Leaders in Intramurals.
Secondary Schools Colleges and Universities
Student Leaders in Varsity Athletics.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Performance Tasks
16. School Health Education Programs.
State of Health Education in Our Schools.
Specialists in Health Education.
The Health Educator.
Healthy People - The Goal.
Healthy People 2000
Organization of the School Health Program.
The School Health Program Administrator Other Personnel
The Comprehensive School Health Program.
School Health Instruction.
Importance of Health Instruction Time Allotment Basic Principles of Health Instruction Scope of the Health Instruction Program The Conceptual Approach Sensitive Subjects Methods of Teaching Health
Healthful School Living.
Meaning Wholesome School Environment The Organization of a Healthful School Day Teacher-Pupil Relationships The Teacher's Health
School Health Services.
Nature and Scope of Health Services Health Appraisal The Follow-up Program Communicable Disease Control Emergency Care Procedures Excuses
Physical Education.
Student Assistance and Counseling.
Nutrition and Food Services.
Staff Wellness.
Joining of School, Community, and Family Resources for Health.
Administrative Practices for the School Health Program.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
17. Leisure and Health Promotion Programs.
Non-Teaching Careers in Physical Education.
Career Opportunities
Fitness Industry.
Health Promotion Health and Fitness Clubs Corporate Fitness Management Health Fitness Instructors
Sport Medicine.
Athletic Training Physical Therapy Exercise Specialist/Exercise Physiologist Exercise Rehabilitation
Recreation.
Community Industrial Commercial Institutional College and University Programs Targeted for Select Groups Public School and Community Cooperation
Special Programs.
Outdoor Education Orienteering Outward Bound Adventure Education
Dance.
Sport.
Sport Management Sport Marketing and Promotion Sport Journalists Sport Facility Management Sport Organizations Sport Clubs and Camps Sport Equipment Coaching Officiating
Summary.
Class Activities.
Simulation 1 Simulation 2 Simulation 3 Simulation 4 Performance Tasks
References.
Appendix A. Methods of Organizing Competition.
Appendix B. Athletic Field and Court Layouts.
Appendix C. Curriculum Guidelines.
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