LibGuides: Business: Sport Management

Available in the Library:

These books, along with other titles, can be found in the Reference section of the Library, and can be used for research while in the Library. Click on the title to go to the record in the Library Online Catalog.

Note : These titles do not circulate, and may not be checked out of the library.

ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Staff
Call Number: REF GV 429 .A45 2012
ISBN: 9780736096003
Publication Date: 2012
Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport by David Levinson (Editor); Gertrud Pfister (Editor)
Call Number: REF GV 567 .B48 2013
Publication Date: 2013-07-30
Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing by Mark Dodds (Editor); Linda E. Swayne (Editor)
Call Number: REF GV 713 .E53 2011
ISBN: 9781412973823
Publication Date: 2011-08-08

Library Databases

These databases will be useful to you in your research:

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to over 3.2 million entries from over 400 reference titles
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Contains over 130,000 full-text e-books in a wide variety of subjects and disciplines. There is a powerful user interface that includes highlighting, bookmarking and automatic citations.
EBSCOHost This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost is the primary online journal and e-book platform at UVF. It contains 28 multidisciplinary and subject-specific databases. Be sure to consult SportDiscus, as well as e-Book Academic Collection for full-text books.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
This collection contains the complete archived holdings of over 1,100 scholarly, full-text journals. New titles and disciplines are added regularly.
Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text documents from over 6,000 news, business, and legal publications.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text resources on current issues. This online library investigates current issues and topics from a number of perspectives.

Sports Business Journal

Sports Business Daily
Sports Business Daily is an online magazine addressing current topics in the sports world

Circulating Books in the Library:

Here are some of the books that are available to be checked out. Click on the title to go to the record in the Library Online Catalog.

Anger Management in Sport by Mitch Abrams
Call Number: RC 451.4 .A83 A27 2010
Publication Date: 2010
Fair Play: the Ethics of Sport by Robert L. Simon; Cesar R. Torres; Peter F. Hager
Call Number: GV 706.3 .S56 2015
Publication Date: 2014-08-05
Key Concepts in Sport Management by Trevor Slack; Terri Byers; Milena Parent
Call Number: GV 713 .B94 2012
Publication Date: 2012-09-20
Sport Public Relations by G. Clayton Stoldt; Stephen Dittmore; Scott Branvold
Call Number: GV 714 .S77 2012
Publication Date: 2012
The Sports Management Toolkit by Paul Emery
Call Number: GV 713 .S6779 2011
Publication Date: 2011

Sport Management Websites

Here are some websites that will help as you research various aspects of sport management.

Athletic Business
An internationally recognized multimedia resource for people in the sport industry.
College Sports Business News
"CSBN monitors and publishes the stories in the college sports business world as they develop." They "posts only the information that is of importance to college sports administrators and professionals."
ESPNU College Sports
ESPN's college sports network includes news, scores, columns, video and audio highlights, podcasts and live streaming of games.
The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES)
Housed at the University of Central Florida, "the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) serves as a comprehensive resource for issues related to gender and race in amateur, collegiate and professional sports."
The Sports Journal
Published by the United States Sports Academy, this journal focuses on current information in the field of sports and management.
Sports Management Resources Library
Developed by professional sports consultants, this library contains articles, FAQ's, management tools and useful links.
Team Marketing Report (TMR)
"The leading publisher of sports marketing and sponsorship information used daily by executives from collegiate and professional sports properties, sponsor companies, marketing agencies and media partners."
Top 10 Resources for Sports Management Students
Provided by SportsNetworker.com.

Sport Management - Ethics

The following websites discuss morality and ethics in sports:

Ethics and Sport
This website is produced by the British Philosophy of Sport Education.
What Role Does Ethics Play in Sports?
Produced by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Sport Cartoons

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Professional Associations

Here are some sport management associations and organizations that may be of interest to you:

International Association of Venue Managers
Representing "public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM Active members include managers and senior executives from auditorium, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts theaters, and amphitheaters."
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
The NCAA, "provides educational services to coaches and athletics administrators, manage financial systems for the membership and conduct research into the experiences of those involved in college sports."
National Sports Law Institute (NSLI)
Housed at Marquette University, "it's mission is to be the leading national educational and research institute for the study of legal, ethical, and business issues affecting amateur and professional sports from both an academic and practical perspective."
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
"The purpose of the North American Society for Sport Management is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management...."
Sport Marketing Association
"Founded in 2002, the Sport Marketing Association has led the effort in developing and expanding the body of knowledge in sport marketing by providing forums for professional interaction among practitioners, academics, and students dedicated to the sport marketing industry."
Stadium Managers Association
"Promotes professional, efficient and state-of-the-art management of stadiums around the world. Our members are administrators and operations personnel from teams, colleges and universities, facility managers and public sports authorities, and suppliers to the industry. It is a member driven organization where stadium managers and vendors collaborate on issues and solutions that enhance the safety, profitability, and service of their facilities."
Women's Sports Foundation
the Women's Sports Foundation "is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity."

Sport Management Blogs

Sports Management Resources Blog
Begun in 2013, these articles are written by professional sports management consultants.
The Sports Economist
"The Sports Economist is produced by a group of scholars who apply economic thinking to sports. TSE provides commentary and links to issues in the news, along with an occasional essay."