The game of soccer is a typical acyclic sport. This is because the intensity during the match changes all the time. The loading has an interval character with frequent breaks and short rests. During a game, phosphate and glycogen supply most of the energy through anaerobic (without oxygen) production of…
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A sporting organisation’s ability to provide customer support can only go as far as its ability to manage – and eventually exceed – the expectations of its clients. The worst thing that a sports club can do is tell a customer that their problem will be resolved one way and…
Read MoreA code of ethics is a formal document outlining the standards and values that a sporting organisation intends to abide by. The code of ethics provides an indication of the type of behaviour that: Employees in the sporting organisation are expected to follow when carrying out the operation of the…
Read MoreThere are many different ways that sports administrators, along with other sporting businesses, keep track of their money. Some companies have an accountant while others just have someone that does their bookkeeping. Yet other organisations do their own bookkeeping. No, what a sporting business does, they have to have some…
Read MoreA sound financial management system enables sports administrators to accomplish important big picture and daily financial objectives. A sound financial management system will help the sports administrator to become a better macro-manager by allowing them to: Manage proactively rather than reactively. Borrow money more efficiently. Not only can they plan…
Read MoreBefore you start developing objectives for a sports administration system, you need to study the following two definitions that show the difference between a goal and objectives. They are as follows: A goal is an end toward which you direct some specific effort. A goal is what needs to be…
Read MoreThe correct course of action, once a sports manager has identified a hazard, is to make use of control measures. These usually fall into three categories. You can: Remove the hazard Reduce the risk Utilise ‘back-up’ controls when all other options in the prior categories have been depleted. The most…
Read MoreAs a sports administrator, you’ll need to draft a constitution for the sports club that you administer. In basic terminology, a constitution is simply a set of written rules or an agreement which governs the aims of your organisation, how it will be run as well as how the members…
Read MoreThe main difference between safety and security in a sporting organisation is that security involves keeping perpetrators out of the organisation as well as making sure that the property of sporting staff, customers as well as the organisation secure against theft, damage or loss. Safety involves the safety measures which…
Read MoreSports administrators are responsible for managing personal data relating to members, teams, and other individuals on a daily basis. It is very important that these sports administrators understand what personal information they hold and are responsible for. It is important for sports administrators to know the following about the data…
Read MoreIn sports, most people don’t know what goes on behind the scenes. All we see are a bunch of athletes competing, coaches yelling orders and other supporters yelling from the stands. But there is a lot more to sports than what happens on the field. Behind every sport is a…
Read MoreIf you love working with sports but aren’t very good at the athletic part thereof, then you may want to contemplate getting a job in sports management. With sports management, you get to work behind the scenes of some of your most beloved sports – where the real action happens!…
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