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Sport Management Career Spotlight: Working with Aging Populations
William Woods graduates with a bachelor’s in sports management often work in areas that benefit the young — whether in youth sports organizations, schools, or professional sports. But as Baby Boomers age, sports management professionals must question how sports and general fitness impacts older adults as well. In fact, this aging population is reportedly one of […]
Read More...February 9th, 2017
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Bachelors of sports management students learn the value of accessibility in sport
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 percent of adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. And the state of Missouri is among the highest, with 24 percent of its adults having some type of disability. The CDC also reports that adults with disabilities are 36.3 percent more likely […]
Read More...February 2nd, 2017
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What is sports psychology?
All sport management undergraduate students at William Woods take a course in Sports Psychology. But what is it? And how does it help someone interested in a career in sport management? Competition can both emotionally and mentally affect athletes of every level —professional or not. Many athletes say that the “mind game” is just as […]
Read More...December 19th, 2016
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The ‘Fulton Flash’ and sports management
In sport management students’ Introduction to Sports Management class, they learn foundations of athletics, including history and philosophy. It’s with this in mind that students at William Woods celebrate one alumna and incredible athlete: Helen Stephens, also known as the Fulton Flash. Stephens’ story is told in the State Historical Society of Missouri web archives […]
Read More...November 28th, 2016
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Sport management students learn the connection between sports and fostering peace worldwide
Bachelors of Sport Management students, fitness enthusiasts and health activists alike recognize the benefits of sports and physical activity in the lives of both children and adults. Aside from the physical, mental and social benefits athletics bring, such as reduced risk of numerous diseases, boosting your mood, and teaching valuable lessons such as cooperation, teamwork, […]
Read More...August 12th, 2016
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Do you have what it takes for a career in sports sales?
Earlier this year, David J. Halberstam, Director of Corporate Sales for the Miami Heat, Executive Vice President of Sports for Westwood One Radio, and Vice President of Sports Sales for CBS Sports Radio, released The Fundamentals of Sports Media and Sponsorship Sales: Developing New Accounts. For William Woods bachelors in sport management students interested in […]
Read More...June 3rd, 2016
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How sport management students can score big in the world of sports PR
It ushered LeBron from “The Traitor” to “The King Returns”. It composed the indelible “MJ All Day”, “This is Sports Center”, and ”Just Do It”. It’s PR and marketing in the world of sports. It’s strategy and identity — making a new name or redeeming an old one. It’s telling the story of sports and […]
Read More...April 4th, 2016
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Fitness author and personal trainer Drew Manning speaks at William Woods University
Drew Manning demonstrated exercises to William Woods students in interactive seminar. “If my message of health and personal accountability wasn’t sinking in with my clients, maybe I didn’t get how hard the road from unhealthy to healthy really was. Maybe the trainer in me needed to learn a few lessons first,” author and personal trainer […]
Read More...January 28th, 2016
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3 cheers to standing out in the crowd of sports career prospects
The future looks bright for those pursuing their B.S. in Sport Management, with many sports management jobs expected to grow faster than average in the next five to ten years. For example, jobs in coaching and scouting are projected to grow 15 percent by 2022. Although job growth looks promising, the sports industry can be […]
Read More...December 14th, 2015
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