The KU Sport Management Blog
Below, you can find our blog posts covering a range of essential topics relating to the online master’s in sport management* program at the University of Kansas.
From polishing your admissions components until perfect to sport careers growth and related happenings in the industry, this is your go-to destination for more information on the world of sport management.
*This program is a Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) degree in health, sport management, and exercise science with an emphasis in sport management.
There are many steps you must take when applying to graduate school, and the personal statement portion can be intimidating. This part of the application is your chance to convey your personality and passion as well as your commitment to continuing your education, and it's just as important as you...
A History of Athletic Excellence
KU sports history is storied and speaks for itself, but we’ll take this opportunity to wax poetic about it anyway. As a sporting powerhouse, our halls have been graced by some of the most competitive and driven individuals in athletics. We are the home of legends s...
An athletic director may not always be the most visible member of an athletic program, but that doesn’t mean that their roles aren’t vital to the teams and programs they oversee. For those whose goal is to work in a college or university setting, a career as an athletic director may be a good fit....
Jobs in the sports industry extend well beyond the athletes we see competing, and sport management careers represent a large portion of the field. Behind every professional team and athlete is another large team of business professionals who work to support the athletes and organization. The sport...
Chances are when someone brings up sports, sport management jobs aren’t necessarily your first thought. When we think about the sports industry we tend to immediately think about major tournaments and the athletes competing in them. Things like the glory of the Olympic Games, the excitement of the...
Just because you’re not an elite athlete doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs in the sport industry for you. Knowing how to get a job in sports is just like getting a job in any competitive field: it requires focus, development of the right set of skills and a supportive network. Here are some more tips...
Sport Management Jobs and Career Tracks
What can you do with a sport management degree? The phrase conjures images of agents in power suits making major deals with superstar players. While some people go on to become agents, professional, amateur and intercollegiate athletics comprise a $450 b...
Determining the Value of a Higher Degree
When deciding whether you will attend graduate school, there are numerous questions to consider. The simplest, yet weightiest, among them may be, “Is getting a master’s degree worth it?” If your primary goals include greater earning potential and job securi...
Three Styles of Coaching
There are three generally accepted styles of coaching in sports: autocratic, democratic and holistic. Each style has its benefits and drawbacks, and it’s important to understand all three. For each coach, establishing a personal coaching style will require a firm grasp of their own natural tendencie...
Playing sports is fun, but the practice field teaches more than just athletic skills. As any athlete will tell you, learning to play within the confines of the rules of a game teaches invaluable life lessons that will apply to just about anything you pursue for the rest of your life.