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Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise, Science, And Sport, 20e

Chapter 14

Sport Careers

Chapter Overview

Sport has developed into a big business, creating a myriad of career opportunities for qualified individuals. Individuals interested in sport management may pursue careers as athletic directors, directors of intramurals and campus recreation, directors of corporate recreation, and sport facilities managers. Sports sales and sports marketing may be attractive careers to some individuals. Managerial opportunities are also available in professional organizations.

The intensity of interest in sport in the American society, coupled with the growth of the communication media, has resulted in the expansion of career opportunities in the field of sport media. Individuals interested in this area can pursue careers in sport broadcasting, sportswriting, sport journalism, sport photography, sports information, and web development/social media.

Talented individuals may elect to pursue careers as performers. Other sport-related careers that may be attractive to qualified individuals are sport officiating and sport law. Sport analytics is a growing career. Some professionals choose to use their skills to develop their own businesses.

Individuals interested in these careers can use many strategies to enhance their professional marketability. Taking course work in supporting areas and gaining practical experience help individuals attain the position that they desire after graduation.

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following:

1. Identify opportunities for professionals in sport management and entry-level positions in these careers.

2. Describe expanding career opportunities in sport media.

3. Describe career opportunities in performance and other sport-related careers.

4. Discuss how professionals can increase their professional marketability.

Chapter Outline

I. Sport Management

II. Careers in Sport Management

A. Athletic Administration

B. Collegiate Recreation

C. Corporate Recreation

D. Sport Facilities Management

E. Sport Retailing

F. Sports Marketing

G. Career Opportunities in Professional and Sport Organizations

H. Sport Analytics

III. Careers in Sport Media

A. Sport Broadcasting

B. Sportswriting and Journalism

C. Sport Photography

D. Sports Information

E. Web Development and Social Media

IV. Performance and Other Sport Careers

A. Dance

B. Professional Athletics

C. Officiating

D. Sport Law and Agency

E. Entrepreneurship

V. Increasing Your Professional Marketability

Discussion Questions

1. How have new technologies contributed to the development of sport and opportunities for viewing and promoting sport events?

2. Discuss the administration of athletic programs and collegiate recreation programs on your campus. What titles do the directors of these programs hold? How many participants are involved in these programs and what activities are offered? Do you have any suggestions for additional activities?

3. Within your institution, discuss opportunities for recreational sports—intramurals, clubs, and competitions. Who manages these programs? What are the guidelines governing participation?

4. Access the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport ( https://www.tidesport.org/). Review the latest Race and Gender Report Cards. Discuss your findings relative to hiring practices and representation in different sport organizations.

5. Are eSports really sport?

6. Discuss each of the talking points identified in the social justice box in the text. In addition, what other issues related to social justice need to be addressed as they relate to careers in sport? What specific steps could you take to address issues related to social justice?

7. Discuss each of the trends identified in the current trends box in the text. What is one trend you see today in related to careers in sport that will impact you and/or your career path in the future?

Self-Assessment Activities

These activities are designed to help students determine if they have mastered the materials and competencies presented in this chapter.

1. Blogging is a popular way for professionals and fans to share news on what is happening in sports. Using one of the free blogging sites, create a blog on a specific theme or sport, adding at least four posts on your topic. Share your blog with other people in your class and invite them to comment.

2. If possible, interview individuals working in sport management positions. Ask each person to define his or her responsibilities and the skills that are the most helpful in the performance of the job. Determine the entry-level positions in this area. Ask each individual for suggestions about advancing to top-level managerial positions in the field.

3. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of pursuing a performance career. Since performance careers may be of short duration, how can individuals prepare for another career after the culmination of their performance career? Select one professional athlete in any sport and research his or her background. Trace the athlete’s career path, starting from their beginning interest in the sport to the current time. Be sure to include information about the athlete’s education.

4. Using the information provided in the Get Connected box, locate an article on a topic of interest related to sport management, sport media, dance, officiating, or athletics. Write a brief summary of the article, identifying five key points and what you have learned.

5. Select a game to watch, either live or on TV. Use Twitter or another microblogging site to follow a game, sending out tweets to keep your classmates informed of the game’s action.