What you are seeing here is a suggested set of organizations related to Sports Management to check out and investigate. Some of them are very prominent and have impacted the community in their own special ways.
The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
NASSM is an organization of professionals and students in the fields of sport, leisure and recreation. Its purpose is to enhance the professionalism in this field by promoting study, research, scholarly writing and professional development in sport management in both theoretical and applied aspects. The organization publishes the Journal of Sport Management and holds a yearly national conference.
NASSM involves students in their functioning through a Student Board and a Student Representative on their Executive Board. The Student Board organizes events at the yearly NASSM conference for student attendees to learn from and network with practicing sport managers and professors in the field of sport.
A helpful resource to students exploring the field of sport management is ExSport II, which is an interactive career interest system. By answering 18 questions on specific interests, your “scores” will show the specific sport management careers that are compatible with your interests.
NASSM provides
Sport Marketing Association (SMA)
SMA was founded to meet the need for an academic organization with a focus on sport marketing. It promotes professional interaction among practitioners, academicians and students worldwide where new knowledge in sport marketing can be shared. The university professors who form the majority of the 350 members have conducted leading edge research and added to knowledge in this field.
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National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA)
NACWAA was founded to empower and support women in the profession of athletic administration. It takes a proactive role in advancing women into positions of influence in the world of college sports and beyond. It provides educational programs, networking and mentoring experiences to its members. It’s an advocate for women in pertinent National issues.
NACWAA partners with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to sponsor four leadership development programs for women. The Pre-Level I symposium is held annually with a focus on graduates and other women aspiring for a career in intercollegiate athletics. The Association also provides an extensive job list.
College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)
CoSIDA has a membership of 3000 college sports public relations, media relations and communications/information professionals in the United States and Canada. It provides its members with professional development and continuing education. It also assists and supports its members to take leadership roles and serve as a resource in the college intercollegiate athletics community. It is affiliated with NACDA and runs its convention in conjunction with the NACDA annual convention.
CoSIDA is the founder and manager of the American All-America® program. The Academic All-America® Hall of Fame honors those who have achieved lifetime success in their professional careers and support philanthropic causes in their communities.
Joining one or more of these organizations will give you rich opportunities to interact with and learn from professionals and see how classroom theory is put into practice. It will provide you with the chance to network and to form professional relationships that may open doors to jobs in sports management.
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