Vol. 6 No. 4 (2021): July-August
Original Articles

A SNAPSHOT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

John David Smith
Louisiana State University

Published 2023-09-06

Keywords

  • Sport management,
  • Dr. Earle F. Zeigler Award,
  • Credibility,
  • Status,
  • Legitimacy,Identity

How to Cite

Smith, J. D. (2023). A SNAPSHOT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. American Journal of Medical and Physical Education, 6(4), 35–52. Retrieved from https://topjournals.org/index.php/AJMPE/article/view/242

Abstract

The field of sport management has seen tremendous growth over the past four decades. However, it is still considered a young discipline compared to business schools. This paper reviews the discussions of past Dr. Earle F. Zeigler Award winners on the credibility, status, legitimacy, and identity of the sport management field. The paper also discusses the concerns of past award winners and their recommendations for the future of the field.