[1] Sports management involves any combination of skills that correspond with planning, organizing, directing, controlling, budgeting, leading, or evaluating of any organization or business within the sports field.
[2] The field of sport management has its origins in physical education departments.
[5] Bachelor's and master's degrees in sport management are offered by many colleges and universities.
[8] American sport management roles pay an average of $41,645 annually.
[9] In America, jobs in sport management include working for professional sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and other professional or non-professional sport leagues in terms of marketing, health, and promotions.