Fitness Facility Management (häftad, eng)

Fitness Facility Management provides an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of managing contemporary health and fitness facilities.

Using real-world expertise garnered from many types of fitness facilities, the authors and their contributors deliver practical insights and advice for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities, programs, and employees.

Case studies and examples depict real-world scenarios encountered by modern health and fitness club managers. The latest guidelines and information on the skills needed to provide world-class experiences for members, guests, and clientele of many kinds make Fitness Facility Management the authoritative guide for current professionals as well as students studying for a future career in the industry.

Beginning with reflections on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed exercise habits, client behavior, and the fitness industry itself, readers progress to the fundamentals of organization development and business operations.

They will learn about staff recruitment, hiring, and retention through employee engagement as well as the skills needed for talent offboarding and creating a positive employee exit experience. Coverage then moves to the operational management functions, such as facility design, standard operating procedures, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and development of member programs.

The final section consists of the business practices needed for success, including attracting and retaining members, managing risk and preparing for emergencies, and optimizing profitability through business strategy and marketing plans.

Throughout the book, checklists and graphs provide easy-to-understand guidance on concepts.

Think It Through elements at the end of each chapter present reflective questions for readers to consider, aiding with retention of key points and practical understanding of how to apply guidance and knowledge within fitness facilities.

The applied approach and practical information throughout Fitness Facility Management make this text the most up-to-date guide for current professionals—whether they work in boutique fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, campus recreation centers, community recreation centers, or franchised fitness clubs—as well as for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	216 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Human Kinetics Publishers
Utgivningsdatum	2024-11-26
ISBN	9781718221253