This text-reference provides practical guidance on management of campus recreational sports programs. Contributors are affiliated with the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) and include higher education administrators and recreation directors at universities and colleges. The first part of the book focuses on careers in and professional preparation for campus recreational sports, then looks at university and community relationships. The second part delves into practical aspects of managing a campus recreational sports department, such as budgeting, marketing (including online marketing), assessment, risk management, and selecting and integrating technology. The third section is devoted to human resources, program planning, facility management, and services provided by facilities such as training and babysitting. A final chapter covers special events. Learning features include chapter glossaries and brief chapter summaries. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)