Getting to Know Our Students: A Snapshot of Sport Management Students’ Demographics and Career Expectations in the United States

Barnhill, Christopher R.; Czekanski, W. Andrew; Pfleegor, Adam G.

doi:10.1123/smej.2015-0030

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“…The lack of diversity found in higher education is mirrored in the sport industry and, at a more foundational level, the sport management classroom (Hancock & Hums, 2011). Reflective of the sport industry at large (see, e.g., Agyemang & DeLorme, 2010;Bass et al, 2015;Hextrum, 2020;Howe & Rockhill, 2020;Taylor & Hardin, 2016;Wells & Kerwin, 2016), white, straight men continue to be the most overrepresented (i.e., systemically advantaged) demographic in the sport management classroom-both when it comes to students (Barnhill et al, 2018) and faculty (Jones et al, 2008;Mahony et al, 2006). At the faculty level, women in sport management faculty positions thus frequently face sexual harassment or sexism as members of sport management departments (Taylor et al, 2018).…”

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“I Felt Like . . . They Left Me to Fend for Myself”: A Mixed-Method Examination of Sense of Belonging Among Minoritized Groups in Sport Academic Programs

Kluch

Taylor

Wright-Mair

et al. 2023

Sport Management Education Journal

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Drawing from Strayhorn’s model of educational sense of belonging and Vaccaro and Newman’s model of belonging for privileged and minoritized students, this study utilized a mixed-method approach to examine to what extent students from minoritized groups feel like they belong in the sport management classroom. Significant differences in sense of belonging were found based on visible identities such as gender or race. In addition, our qualitative data revealed five higher-order themes that positively or negatively impacted students’ sense of belonging across identity groups: (a) representation, (b) community, (c) support, (d) accomplishments, and (e) academic and professional experience. Limitations, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

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“I Felt Like . . . They Left Me to Fend for Myself”: A Mixed-Method Examination of Sense of Belonging Among Minoritized Groups in Sport Academic Programs

Kluch

Taylor

Wright-Mair

et al. 2023

Sport Management Education Journal

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“…Students who study sport management follow their passion when selecting their degree (Barnhill et al, 2018). Sport, meanwhile, has proven to support the development of generic competencies (Chalfin et al, 2015).…”

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“…Students begin studying sport management because of a strong passion for or interest in sports (e.g., USA: Barnhill et al, 2018; Mathner and Martin, 2012; Schwab et al, 2013; Australia: Sibson, 2011), yet they have little sense of what to expect after graduation and trust that the institution will prepare them. A study by DeLuca and Braunstein-Minkove (2016) examines the preparedness of students from one US university for their first industry encounter (i.e., the for-credit internship).…”

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Aligning competence-oriented qualifications in sport management higher education with industry requirements: An importance–performance analysis

Wohlfart¹,

Adam²,

Hovemann

2021

Industry and Higher Education

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This article examines the fit (or lack thereof) between the competencies needed by the sport industry and the proficiency of sport management students. The authors apply importance–performance analysis as a strategic management tool to analyze the results of two competence-oriented datasets in a German context. They find that students’ self-identified proficiency is lower than the importance attributed to proficiency by industry experts. The authors critically discuss the absence of differences between the perceived performance of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students and provide strategic recommendations for sport management higher education. The article highlights the development and communication of generic competencies as a unique selling proposition and reflect on the need to improve subject-specific competencies to further professionalize the field of sport management. Based on these results, a critical reflection of curriculum design in sport management higher education is needed.

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“…One primary purpose of colleges and universities is to prepare students for postgraduation careers, or the "real world." Many students who enroll in the sport and recreation management (SRM) program indicate that they aspire to careers in sport and its related industries upon graduation (Barnhill et al, 2018;Gray & Weese, 2021;Hancock & Greenwell, 2013). Nevertheless, securing a fulltime position in the sport and recreation industry after graduation has been challenging due to the competitive nature of the field (DeLuca & Braunstein-Minkove, 2016;Sattler & Achen, 2021;Shreffler et al, 2018).…”

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Improving Student Interview Preparation Through Collaborative Multimodal Mock-Interview Assignments

Anaza

Mabrey

Sato

et al. 2023

Sport Management Education Journal

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This research explored the usefulness of a mock-interview assignment through collaborative work between sport and recreation management faculty and communication center staff. The assignment paired entry-level undergraduate students working on mock-interviewing skills as job applicants with upper level undergraduate students acting as hiring managers for a series of mock interviews. Peer educators and faculty in the communication center conducted instructional workshops, provided direct student support and feedback, and facilitated the mock interviews. Data were collected on students’ insights of their job interview skills and career preparation during the 2019–20 academic year. The pivot to emergency remote learning during the spring 2020 semester led the assignment and research collection to happen virtually. The results and findings advocate the positive impact that role playing as hiring managers has on students, the effectiveness of students’ receiving multiple sources of feedback, and the value of virtual or online mock interviewing.

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Getting to Know Our Students: A Snapshot of Sport Management Students’ Demographics and Career Expectations in the United States

Cited by 34 publications

References 44 publications

“I Felt Like . . . They Left Me to Fend for Myself”: A Mixed-Method Examination of Sense of Belonging Among Minoritized Groups in Sport Academic Programs

“I Felt Like . . . They Left Me to Fend for Myself”: A Mixed-Method Examination of Sense of Belonging Among Minoritized Groups in Sport Academic Programs

Aligning competence-oriented qualifications in sport management higher education with industry requirements: An importance–performance analysis

Improving Student Interview Preparation Through Collaborative Multimodal Mock-Interview Assignments

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