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Behind the stripes: female football officials’ experiences
(2016-11)
This study focused on the work-related experiences of eight female
American football officials. The purpose was to gain a holistic perspective of
women’s experiences working in the male-dominated career of sport
officiating. ...
Exploring sense of community among small-scale sport event volunteers
(2015-01-14)
Research question: In response to claims that sport event research over emphasizes economic outcomes and mega-event contexts, this research sought to both assess a scale that measures sense of community among small-scale ...
What about sport? A public health perspective on leisure-time physical activity
(2014-11-11)
In an effort to determine how sport could be better positioned on the public health agenda,
three community physical activity programs aimed at combating obesity were examined
to determine the benefits residents seek ...
Managing Mental Health: Athlete Help-Seeking
(2021-12-15)
Despite sport managers’ efforts to address mental health, many athletes have increased risks of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, many athletes do not seek help. Using a mixed-method approach, this study’s purpose was ...
Refereeing as a Post-Athletic Career Option
(2022)
Athletes may be especially primed to become referees, yet we do not know what former athletes think about this career choice. To address the worldwide referee shortage, it is important to better understand athletes’ ...
Girls With Game: Sport and Community Development Strategies
(2023-06-19)
This case focuses on the Little League Softball World Series and the potential interest and growth of youth softball. The case outlines current trends and highlights potential opportunities to grow the game after a 2020 ...
The Engaged Learner: Undergraduate Research and the Super Bowl
(2024-01)
Laudable attempts within the sport management discipline, such as the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Teaching & Learning Fair and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), have been made to enhance ...