Teaching and Learning in Sport Management

Teaching and Learning in Sport Management: Pedagogy in Practice explores the current state of play in sport management education, focusing on the pedagogical methods and best practices that shape student learning and professional preparation.

The book examines the historical development of sport management education, general teaching practices, and innovative active learning approaches that enhance student engagement. Engaged learning is a central focus, including discussion of community-engaged models, industry partnerships, and Work-Integrated Learning opportunities that go beyond traditional internships. The book covers core topics, including accreditation, assessment methods, the use of technology in teaching, and the application of pedagogical theories to sport management education, as well as innovative teaching practices such as design thinking, peer mentoring, interdisciplinary projects, and on-campus employment as valuable tools for enhancing student experiences. It also discusses the transition from industry roles to academia, offering insights into career shifts within higher education.

Presenting a forward-looking guide to the evolving landscape of teaching and learning in this dynamic field, this book is essential reading for any current instructor in sport management, for doctoral students about to embark on a teaching career in sport management, and for practitioners in the sport industry looking to build stronger partnerships with higher education.

Mike Rayner is an Associate Professor and Head of the School of Psychology, Sport, and Health Sciences at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He is the Section Editor for the sport section of the Cogent Social Sciences Journal and sits on the editorial boards of Managing Sport and Leisure, Business and Management, and The International Journal for Business and Social Science.

Kieren McEwan is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Management and Development at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He works within the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Science, where he serves as Programme Lead for Educational Partnerships and is a Member of the school executive committee. He has previously worked with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) on their accreditation scheme for higher education courses. His research interests revolve around the management of extreme and adventurous sports, particularly their commodification and appeal.

Chris Yorke is an Associate Lecturer in Sport Management in the School of Business at Western Sydney University, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a Member of the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. His research interests align with his practitioner experience engaging with community sport, which included the chairmanship of Longlevens Rugby Football Club. His teaching is informed by a partnership pedagogy to co-design, co-develop, and co-deliver the curriculum with industry partners.

Helen Symons is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Portsmouth, UK, with nearly a decade of experience in teaching and assessing. She holds a PG Cert LTHE from the University of the West of England and FHEA status. Her work is focused on global sport events, and she uses sociology, policy, governance, and management principles as part of her teaching and research practice.

Cat Phipps is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Portsmouth, UK. She is broadly interested in equity and inclusion in sport and has published on a variety of topics, including gender inclusion in the higher education context, women’s sporting experiences in the Middle East, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in sport.