Education Background. Professional Experience. Sport Management Program. Sport Management Program. Sport Management Curriculum. Academics & Research

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1 Education Background Academics & Research in Sport Management: A U.S.A. Perspective Eddie T.C. Lam, Ph.D. Springfield College (Massachusetts): Bachelor of Physical Education (1992) Major: Physical Education Master of Science (1995) Majors: Sport Management Sport Psychology University of Houston (Texas): Major: Kinesiology (Measurement and Research in Exercise Science) Ed.D. (May 2000) Ph.D. (August 2000) Professional Experience Cleveland State University (Ohio) Associate Professor in Sport Management Measurement in Physical Education & Exercise Science Editor-in-Chief Oversee Section Editors in the following areas: Exercise Science Physical Activity Psychology Pedagogy Research Methodology/Statistics Sport Management & Administration Tutorial/Teachers Toolbox Overview: Origin: Birthplace of sport management education: University of Miami (1957) First graduate sport management program: Ohio University (1966) First undergraduate sports administration program: Biscayne College (1973) Leader in SM education: Florida (18 institutions) Overview: Scope (NASSM website): In U.S., over 272 institutions offer sport management programs (SMP): Undergraduate: 225 institutions Master s level: 141 institutions Doctoral level: 24 institutions SMP in other countries: Canada (13), Europe (19), Australia (8), New Zealand (4), Africa (3), and Asia (3): India, Singapore, and Taiwan Review Council (SMPRC) Undergraduate: Socio-Cultural Context of Sport Ethics in Sport Management Management and Leadership in Sport Marketing in Sport Communication in Sport Budget and Finance in Sport Legal Aspects of Sport Economics in Sport Governance in Sport Field Experience in Sport Management 1

2 Review Council (SMPRC) Master s: Socio-Cultural Context of Sport Ethics in Sport Management Management and Leadership in Sport Marketing in Sport Public Relations in Sport Financial Management in Sport Legal Aspects of Sport Research in Sport Field Experience in Sport Management Accreditation Process: Past: Review Council (SMPRC) NASSM or NASPE Now: Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) NASSM NASPE IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education) Common Professional Component: A. Social, Psychological & International Foundations of Sport B. Management C.Ethics in sport management D. Sport Marketing E. Finance/Accounting/Economics F. Legal aspects of sport G.Integrative Experience Common Professional Component: Management: sport management principles; sport leadership; sport operations management/ event & venue management; sport governance Finance/Accounting/Economics: principles of sport finance; accounting; economics of sport Integrative Experience: strategic management/policy, internship, capstone experience (enables a student to demonstrate the capacity to synthesize and apply knowledge, such as a thesis, project, comprehensive examination, etc.) COSMA concentrates on the assessment of educational outcomes rather than on prescriptive input standards The following five assessment areas need to be addressed in the outcomes assessment plan: 1. Mission and Goals 2. Student Learning Outcome Measures 3. Basic Skills Development 4. Personal Development 5. Operational Outcomes Measures American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (AAHPERD) Presentation Areas: Sport Medicine, Dance, Motor Behavior, Exercise Physiology & Fitness, Pedagogy, Sociocultural, Measurement & Evaluation, Biomechanics, Special Populations, Health, Leisure & Recreation, and Sport Management & Administration 2

3 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Presentation Areas: Communication, Diversity, Economics, Finance, Governance, Legal Aspects, Management/Leadership, Marketing, Organizational Theory, Socio-Cultural, Professional Preparation, Sport Tourism, Research/Statistical Methodology, Ethics, and Teaching Sport Management Sport Management is relatively new when compared to other disciplines. Theories are originated from the Business School. United States has an excellent study or research environment. Cleveland State University About Cleveland State University: Established 1964 More than 150 online offerings More than 100,000 graduates 16,000 current students (6,000 graduate students, 10,000 undergraduates) Student to faculty ratio: 17 to full-time faculty members Athletics: NCAA Division 1 Horizon League (17 Sports) Hosted Democratic Presidential Debate in February 2008 More than 140 student organizations 1000 students living on campus in residence halls CSU Student Center Construction budget: $42 million (Will open in 2010) 3

4 College of Education & Human Services Building Construction budget: $30 million (Will open in 2010) Cleveland State University Spring 2010 tuition for full time students: Tuition In State Out of State Undergraduates Master s Students Doctoral Students Law School $4,098 ($341.50/credit hour) $5, ($454.50/credit hour) $5, ($454.50/credit hour) $8, ($655.75/credit hour) $5, $7,635 ($ $636.25/credit hour) $11, ($862.25/credit hour) $8, $11, ($ $862.25/credit hour) $11, $16, ($ $1,264.75/credit hour) Cleveland State University Other expenses: CSU Wolstein Center Under SMG Management Full Time (12-16 credit hours) Fall Spring Room (Double occupancy bedroom unit with living area and kitchenette) Academic Year $3,350 $3,350 $6,700 Board (15 meals/week) $1,775 $1,775 $3,550 Books and Supplies (estimated) $400 $400 $800 Parking $160 $160 $320 Host NCAA Tournament: 2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball First & Second Rounds (CSU Wolstein Center) 2006 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Regional, (Quicken Loans Arena) 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Central Regional, (Sand Ridge Golf Club, Chardon, Ohio) 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Final Four (Quicken Loans Arena) Will host 2011 men's NCAA Tournament games at Quicken Loans Arena Population: 505,700 America's 14th largest city 4

5 Professional Teams: Cleveland Browns (NFL) Cleveland Indians (MLB) Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) Cleveland Gladiators (AFL) Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) You can see Yao Ming in Cleveland only when he s on a road trip. 5

6 Conclusion How are we (Chinese) doing in the US?... four of the top 10 Research Consortium presenters on the basis of having the highest frequency of presentation rates between 1992 and 2006 were of Asian decent (i.e., Weimo Zhu, James J. Zhang, Eddie T. C. Lam, and Ping Xiang...) (Cardinal, Powell, & Lee, 2009, p. 456). Conclusion Top 10 Research Consortium Presenters: 1 st : Weimo Zhu 2 nd : James J. Zhang 6 th : Eddie T. C. Lam (Editor-in-Chief, Measurement in Physical Education & Exercise Science) 7 th : Ping Xiang (Co-Editor, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education) *Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(3),