pt. 1: Overview of leadership and management in physical education, fitness, and sports. The nature of leadership and management -- The purpose and scope of managing physical education, fitness, and sports programs -- The effective leader and director -- pt. 2: The basic skills and processes of management. Making wise decisions -- Communicating effectively -- Managing time and setting priorities -- Planning for the activity-based program -- Organizing for the activity-based program -- Controlling the activity-based program -- pt. 3: Functions of management applied to activity-based programs. Staffing and leading personnel in activity-based programs -- Managing the budget and program finances -- Marketing the activity-based program -- Managing physical education, fitness, and sports facilities -- Managing risks and legal concerns -- Coping with stress and conflicts -- Using computers in activity-based programs