Applied Sport Management Skills, Second Edition, by Robert N. Lussier and David Charles Kimball, is a comprehensive guide designed to equip aspiring sport managers with the essential leadership and management competencies. Published by Human Kinetics in 2014, this English-language text, identified by ISBN-10: 1450434150 and ISBN-13: 978-1450434157, utilizes the four core management functions—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—as its foundational structure. The book’s distinctive ‘how-to’ approach and robust learning tools guide students in applying theoretical concepts to practical sport management scenarios, fostering skills in creative problem-solving, strategic planning, and effective delegation. The second edition introduces ‘Social Media Exercises’ to address the contemporary role of social media in sport organizations and ‘Starting a Sport Business’ features that delve into the entrepreneurial aspects of the field, including organizational structure, leadership, and financial control. It retains valuable elements from the first edition, such as ‘Reviewing Their Game Plan’ chapter-opening scenarios, chapter-closing case studies and exercises, ‘Applying the Concept’ question boxes for critical thinking, ‘Time-Out’ boxes connecting concepts to real-world sports experience, and self-assessment exercises. Behavior models offer step-by-step guidance for common sport management situations, complemented by ‘Developing Your Skills’ features, learning outcomes, and key terms for reinforcement. This edition is further supported by an updated instructor guide and an enhanced web study guide that offers interactive quizzes and activities for a dynamic learning experience, allowing students to build a strong foundation for a successful career in sport management.