The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences School of Kinesiology KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

(revised November 2010)

OBJECTIVES The purpose of the internship is to enable sport management graduate students to obtain professional experience to complement their course work. Through this applied studies approach, students will learn first-hand about the sport management profession, and develop their understanding of organizational and managerial theory in practice. Students will also have the opportunity to develop professional skills and explore career interests in sport management. REQUIREMENTS Students must complete a minimum of 480 hours during one term (12-16 weeks) with a selected agency in the sport, recreation or leisure field. Students must have completed at least one term of course work prior to undertaking the internship. Students will secure their own internship placement, with the help of their faculty advisor. An Ainternship agreement@, describing the student=s role in the organization and specific internship project, will be developed and signed by the student, the agency supervisor, and faculty advisor. Students are responsible for the completion and submission of regular assignments and a final internship report. The faculty advisor will assist the student in securing an internship placement. When possible, the faculty advisor will conduct an on-site visit of the agency during the student=s internship. The host agency and agency supervisor must agree to provide a challenging learning opportunity for the student, as well as a suitable environment for the student to carry out his/her assigned duties and internship project. The host agency is not required to provide financial compensation. The agency supervisor is responsible for overseeing the student=s internship experience with the organization, and will conduct a mid-term and final evaluation of the student=s performance. EVALUATION I Regular Assignments (total value 30%): 1. Weekly Log Reports (10%) Students will complete and submit to their faculty advisor weekly log reports (see attached form) regarding their work experiences. 2. Statement of Learning Objectives (5%, due 2 weeks after start of internship, 3 pages) Students will submit a statement of objectives pertaining to technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills they hope to develop during the internship, and how this will be accomplished. Refer to Chapter 4 in P. Chelladurai (2005). Managing organizations for sport and physical activity. A systems perspective (2nd ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway. ...2 2

3. Organizational Mission and Chart (5%, due 4 weeks after start of internship) Students will submit a copy of the host agency=s mission, goals and objectives, and describe how their internship fits into the activities of the organization. Students will also submit a copy of the agency=s organizational chart, and provide a description of the lines of authority and communication, including where their internship position fits into the structure. 4. Marketing/Organizational Theory/Leadership Assignment (5%) Students will complete a short assignment that relates to the content of either KIN 9030a/b, 9031a/b, or 9032a/b, depending which course was taken in the preceding year. The student should contact Dr. Alison Doherty, Dr. Karen Danylchuk, or Dr. Jim Weese to be given the assignment. 5. Student Evaluation of the Internship Experience (5%) Students will complete evaluations of their internship experience after 8 weeks (mid-term) and at the completion of the internship (see attached evaluation forms). II Mid-term and Final Evaluation by Agency Supervisor (value 20%) The student=s agency supervisor is required to complete an evaluation of the student=s role in the organization after eight weeks (mid-term) and at the completion of the internship (see attached evaluation forms). III Final Internship Report (value 40%) Students will be responsible for completing a final report that includes the following components: 1. Organizational analysis (25%) 2. Internship Project report (15%) IV Seminar (10%) Students will be responsible for making a presentation to fellow sport management graduate students at UWO, based on their final internship report. FINANCIAL AID/REMUNERATION The host agency may provide a salary or honorarium to the student during the placement, but is not required to do so. Financial aid may be available to the student through the U.W.O. Student Financial Aid Office. ATTACHMENTS Internship Agreement Description of Internship Project (to be determined prior to commencement of internship) Weekly Log Report Form Learning Objectives Agency and Intern Evaluation Forms Guidelines for Final Report

The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences School of Kinesiology GRADUATE SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AGENCY APPLICATION FORM Name of Organization: Address:

Contact Person, Position, Phone/Email/Fax:

Internship Job Title: Brief Job Description and Conditions:

Special Skills/Certification Required:

Remuneration (optional):

Return to:

Drs. Alison Doherty, Karen Danylchuk or Jim Weese School of Kinesiology 3M Centre, UWO London, Ontario N6A 3K7 Fax (519) 661-2008

The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Kinesiology GRADUATE SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT The following is an internship contract for (name, student#) ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Internship Job Title: _____________________________________________________________ (attach a copy of the job description, responsibilities, conditions) Name of the Organization: ________________________________________________________ Location of the Organization: _____________________________________________________ Agency Supervisor=s Name: _______________________________________________________ Position: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________ Fax: _________________ E-mail: ________________________ End Date: ________________________

Internship Start Date: ____________________ (minimum total 480 hours for 12-16 weeks)

Hours per week: ________________________________________ Remuneration, if any: ____________________________________ We, the undersigned, agree to the above conditions: ______________________________ Student Intern ______________________________ Agency Supervisor ______________________________ Faculty Advisor _____________ Date _____________ Date _____________ Date

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP INTERNSHIP PROJECT DESCRIPTION The intention of the internship project is to provide a focused, major learning experience for the student within the internship placement. REQUIREMENTS The nature and design of the internship project must meet the following criteria: . provide an opportunity to learn and demonstrate (new) skills . command continuous attention . start early in internship . reflect evidence of learning from as many sport management elements as possible (e.g., planning, organizing, leading, evaluating, human resource management, communication, marketing, finance) . make a lasting contribution to the host agency Project Outline (due prior to start of internship) () purpose () benefit to student, organization () what (objectives, plan of activities, timelines) () how evaluate impact Project Report (as part of final internship report, 15%) () Title () Table of Contents () Introduction () Project Description () Outcomes, Evaluation () Summary/Conclusions/Recommendations () References () Appendices Sample Projects $ facility usage study $ promotional materials design, media guide/kit design $ marketing plan, market analysis, product testing $ program evaluation $ organization strategic plan $ event operations plan $ grant-writing $ website design and production $ participant/personnel surveys $ organizational structuring, policy development

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP WEEKLY LOG REPORT FORM Copy or reproduce this form, to be submitted weekly to the faculty advisor (hand delivered or email). Retain a copy for yourself. Name: Agency: Week of: Description of Activities Performed/Observed:

Comments/Questions (e.g., new experiences, identified strengths/weaknesses, suggestions to improve performance, concerns about the placement):

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP INTERNSHIP LEARNING (Professional Development) OBJECTIVES Student=s Name:____________________________________ Agency:___________________________________________ A. Technical skills and competencies you hope to develop and improve (specialized skills/ procedures related to your position and organization, e.g., budgeting, accounting, staffing, computer applications): 1. 2. 3. B. Interpersonal skills you hope to develop through your internship (e.g., leadership, communication, cooperation, conflict management): 1. 2. 3. C. Conceptual skills you hope to develop (e.g., decision making, planning, organizing): 1. 2. 3. Reference: Chelladurai, P. (2005). Managing organizations for sport and physical activity. A systems perspective (2nd ed.) (Chapter 4). Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway.

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP MID-TERM AND FINAL EVALUATIONS . a. b. . a. b. Student Evaluation of Internship Experience Mid-term (to be completed by the student at 8 weeks or the mid-term of his/her internship) Final (to be completed by the student at the completion of the internship) Agency Supervisor Evaluation of Student Intern Mid-term (to be completed by the agency supervisor at 8 weeks or the mid-term of the student=s internship) Final (to be completed by the agency supervisor at the completion of the student=s internship)

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP EVALUATION OF INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (MID-TERM) Instructions: 1. To be completed by the student and returned to the faculty advisor at the mid-point of his/her internship. 2. Rate and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the agency and your agency supervisor in terms of meeting your needs as a student intern. Use the following scale: 1 3 5 NA Poor Less than Adequate More than Excellent Not Applicable Adequate Adequate ______________________________________________________________________________ ___ 1. Agency=s acceptance of you as a functional member of the staff, willingness to integrate you into all appropriate levels of activities, programs and projects. ___ 2. Arrangements made to orient you to the agency. ___ 3. Provision of relevant professional growth experiences in sport management. ___ 4. Availability of, and accessibility to, resources to facilitate your internship experience (e.g., computer, workspace, documents, contact with others) ___ 5. Qualified, professional staff with demonstrated capability to provide competent supervision. ___ 6. Supervisor=s interest in your development. ___ 7. Supervisor=s ability to respond to your problems and help you work toward solutions. ___ 8. Scheduling of conferences with your supervisor and ongoing evaluation/feedback of your performance. ___ 9. Flexibility in arranging your task in light of changing situations within the agency and your increasing professional competencies. 2 4

__ 10. Willingness to listen and give feedback to your suggestions/recommendations. __ 11. How would you rate this site for future interns? Additional comments (use additional page):

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP EVALUATION OF INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (FINAL) Instructions: . To be completed by the student and returned to the faculty advisor at the end of his/her internship. . Rate and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the agency and your agency supervisor in terms of meeting your needs as a student intern. Use the following scale: 1 3 5 NA Poor Less than Adequate More than Excellent Not Applicable Adequate Adequate ______________________________________________________________________________ ___ 1. Agency=s acceptance of you as a functional member of the staff, willingness to integrate you into all appropriate levels of activities, programs and projects. ___ 2. Arrangements made to orient you to the agency. ___ 3. Provision of relevant professional growth experiences in sport management. ___ 4. Availability of, and accessibility to, resources to facilitate your internship experience (e.g., computer, workspace, documents, contact with others) ___ 5. Qualified, professional staff with demonstrated capability to provide competent supervision. ___ 6. Supervisor=s interest in your development. ___ 7. Supervisor=s ability to respond to your problems and help you work toward solutions. ___ 8. Scheduling of conferences with your supervisor and ongoing evaluation/feedback of your performance. ___ 9. Flexibility in arranging your task in light of changing situations within the agency and your increasing professional competencies. 2 4

__ 10. Willingness to listen and give feedback to your suggestions/recommendations. __ 11. How would you rate this site for future interns? Additional comments (use additional page):

The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Kinesiology GRADUATE SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM EVALUATION OF STUDENT INTERN (MID-TERM) Instructions: 1. To be completed by the agency supervisor at the mid-point of the student=s internship. The supervisor=s evaluation will comprise 20% of the student=s final mark. 2. Rate and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the intern, using the scale below. 3. The supervisor is encouraged to share the mid-term evaluation with the intern to give an opportunity for feedback and discussion. 4. Return completed evaluation to Drs. Alison Doherty, Karen Danylchuk, or Jim Weese, School of Kinesiology, 3M Centre, UWO, London, ON N6A 3K7; Fax 519-661-2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intern=s Name:_________________________________________ Date:___________________ Agency Supervisor=s Name:________________________________ Agency:_________________________________________

Have the results of this assessment been shared with the intern? Yes___ No___ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABILITY TO ORGANIZE AND CARRY OUT TASKS Score:___ Comments: Less than adequate 1 2 3
Has some difficulty organizing/carrying out assigned tasks.

Adequate 5 6

More than adequate 7 8

Very well organized, carries out assigned tasks in professional manner.

Excellent 9 10
Exceptionally well organized. Carries out assigned tasks in exemplary manner.

Manages to organize/ carry out most assigned tasks competently.

QUALITY OF WORK

Below expectations. Needs frequent instruction and supervision. Completed work is less than satisfactory.

Meets expectations. Needs some supervision. Quality of work is competent.

Usually exceeds expectations. Needs very limited supervision. Work is of very good quality.

Consistently exceeds expectations. Work is always of highest quality.

10

Score:___

Comments: -2Less than adequate Adequate More than adequate Excellent

ORAL COMMUNICATION
Has difficulty conveying information/ideas to others. Does not seem comfortable. most situations.

1 6

Can competently express Very effective conveying Exceptional ability to communicate information/ideas to others. information/ideas to others. information/ideas effectively. Reasonably comfortable in Comfortable during oral Very comfortable/confident communication. during oral communication.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Score:___

Comments:

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Below expectations. Has difficulty conveying information/ideas in writing. Numerous errors. errors.

Satisfactorily conveys effective in conveying ability to information/ideas in information/ideas in information/ writing. Usually free of Errors are rare. ideas in writing.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Very Exceptional communicate writing.

Score:___

Comments:

DEPENDABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

work. Requires a lot of supervision to produce. supervision to do so.

1 6

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Sometimes fails to complete Can be counted on to have Can always be counted on Exceptionally dependable tasks completed when to have tasks completed.and responsible in all required. Sometimes need Is conscientious in circumstances. performance of duties.

Score:___

Comments:

INITIATIVE AND 5 9 ENTHUSIASM

started and completed. Does not display enthusiasm for assigned work.

1 6

2 7 10

4 8

Must be pushed to get work Usually enthusiastic about Self-starter. Makes the most Consistently exceeds expectwork assignments. Sometimes of opportunities. Enthusiastic ations. Regularly requests waits for assignments, rather and requests additional opportunities to explore new than taking initiative. responsibilities. assignments.

Score:___

Comments: -3Less than adequate Adequate adequate 5 9 1 6 More than Excellent 2 7 10 3 4 8

ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS IN THE ORGANIZATION

others in the organization. Rarely initiates contact. positive and productive.

Usually gets along with Gets along with others in Very good relationship with Exceptionally good relationships the organization. Usually personnel at all levels of with personnel at all levels. initiates contact. contact. Interaction is Interaction is positive, productive, and sensitive to needs of others.

Score:___

Comments:

ABILITY TO ACCEPT AND UTILIZE SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Almost always rejects or Usually accepts suggestions Always welcomes suggestions

discounts suggestions to improve performance. Rarely attempts to utilize suggestions.

Always welcomes and solicits to improve performance. to improve performance. suggestions to improve performUsually successful in Makes a concerted effort ance. Exceptionally successful utilizing suggestions. to utilize suggestions. in utilizing suggestions.

Score:___

Comments:

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE AND BEHAVIOUR

frequently about appropriate attire and behaviour in the work setting. setting.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Needs to be reminded Seldom needs to be reminded Appearance and behaviour Appearance and behaviour of appropriate attire and is always appropriate to is exceptional and worthy of behaviour in the work the work setting. emulation by others.

Score:___

Comments:

ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

for direction and assistance to complete assigned tasks. Requires heavy supervision.

Frequently relies on others Seldom requires direction Works well on own to Works exceptionally well on and supervision to complete complete assigned tasks. own to complete assigned tasks. assigned tasks. Requires limited supervision. Requires little or no supervision.

Score:___

Comments: -4-

OVERALL ASSESSMENT Major Strengths of the Student: 1._______________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________ Areas Needing Improvement: 1._______________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________ Signature of Evaluator:____________________________________________

The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Kinesiology GRADUATE SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

EVALUATION OF THE STUDENT INTERN (FINAL) Instructions: 1. To be completed by the agency supervisor at the end of the student=s internship. The supervisor=s evaluation will be worth 20% of the student=s final mark. 2. Rate and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the intern, using the scale below. 3. The supervisor is encouraged to share the final evaluation with the intern in an Aexit interview@, to give an opportunity for feedback and discussion. 4. Return completed evaluation to Drs. Alison Doherty, Karen Danylchuk, or Jim Weese, School of Kinesiology, 3M Centre, UWO, London, ON N6A 3K7; Fax 519-661-2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intern=s Name:_________________________________________ Date:___________________ Agency Supervisor=s Name:________________________________ Agency:_________________________________________

Have the results of this assessment been shared with the intern? Yes___ No___ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Less than adequate ABILITY TO ORGANIZE Adequate adequate More than Excellent 1 2 4 5 7 9 10

3 6 8

AND CARRY OUT TASKS

organizing/carrying out assigned tasks.

Has some difficulty Manages to Very well organized, Exceptionally well organized. carry out most assigned carries out assigned tasks Carries out assigned tasks in tasks competently. in professional manner. exemplary manner. organize/

Score:___

Comments:

QUALITY OF WORK

1 6

2 7

4 8

5 9

Below expectations. Needs frequent instruction and supervision. Completed work is less than satisfactory.

Meets expectations. Needs Usually exceeds expectations. Consistently exceeds some supervision. Quality Needs very limited superexpectations. Work is always of work is competent. vision. Work is of very of highest quality. good quality.

10

Score:___

Comments: -2Less than adequate Adequate More than adequate Excellent 1 2 6 7 10

ORAL COMMUNICATION
Has difficulty conveying information/ideas to others. Does not seem comfortable. most situations.

4 8

5 9

Can competently express Very effective conveying Exceptional ability to communicate information/ideas to others. information/ideas to others. information/ideas effectively. Reasonably comfortable in Comfortable during oral Very comfortable/confident communication. during oral communication.

Score:___

Comments:

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Below expectations. Has difficulty conveying information/ideas in writing. Numerous errors. errors.

Satisfactorily conveys effective in conveying ability to information/ideas in information/ideas in information/ writing. Usually free of Errors are rare. ideas in writing.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Very Exceptional communicate writing.

Score:___

Comments:

DEPENDABILITY AND

6 RESPONSIBILITY
work. Requires a lot of supervision to produce. supervision to do so.

7 10

Sometimes fails to complete Can be counted on to have Can always be counted on Exceptionally dependable tasks completed when to have tasks completed.and responsible in all required. Sometimes need Is conscientious in circumstances. performance of duties.

Score:___

Comments:

INITIATIVE AND 5 9 ENTHUSIASM

started and completed. Does not display enthusiasm for assigned work.

1 6

2 7 10

4 8

Must be pushed to get work Usually enthusiastic about Self-starter. Makes the most Consistently exceeds expectwork assignments. Sometimes of opportunities. Enthusiastic ations. Regularly requests waits for assignments, rather and requests additional opportunities to explore new than taking initiative. responsibilities. assignments.

Score:___

Comments: -3Less than adequate Adequate adequate 5 9 1 6 More than Excellent 2 7 10 3 4 8

ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS IN THE ORGANIZATION

others in the organization. Rarely initiates contact. positive and productive.

Usually gets along with Gets along with others in Very good relationship with Exceptionally good relationships the organization. Usually personnel at all levels of with personnel at all levels. initiates contact. contact. Interaction is Interaction is positive, productive, and sensitive to needs of others.

Score:___

Comments:

ABILITY TO ACCEPT AND UTILIZE SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

discounts suggestions to improve performance. Rarely attempts to utilize suggestions.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Almost always rejects or Usually accepts suggestions Always welcomes suggestions Always welcomes and solicits to improve performance. to improve performance. suggestions to improve performUsually successful in Makes a concerted effort ance. Exceptionally successful utilizing suggestions. to utilize suggestions. in utilizing suggestions.

Score:___

Comments:

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE AND BEHAVIOUR

frequently about appropriate attire and behaviour in the work setting. setting.

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

Needs to be reminded Seldom needs to be reminded Appearance and behaviour Appearance and behaviour of appropriate attire and is always appropriate to is exceptional and worthy of behaviour in the work the work setting. emulation by others.

Score:___

Comments:

ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS

2 7 10

4 8

5 9

TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY

for direction and assistance to complete assigned tasks. Requires heavy supervision.

Frequently relies on others Seldom requires direction Works well on own to Works exceptionally well on and supervision to complete complete assigned tasks. own to complete assigned tasks. assigned tasks. Requires limited supervision. Requires little or no supervision.

Score:___

Comments: -4-

OVERALL ASSESSMENT Major Strengths of the Student: 1._______________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________ Areas Needing Improvement: 1._______________________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________________ Signature of Evaluator:____________________________________________

KIN 9011Y SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES FOR FINAL REPORT At the completion of the internship the student is required to submit a final report summarizing the internship experience. The report is worth 40% of the final mark and should include the following sections: A. Organizational Analysis of the Internship Agency (25%) . Background information (student=s job description, roles and responsibilities in the organization, supervision, communication links, compensation) . Overview of the Organization (mission, goals and objectives, organizational chart, description of products/services) . Facilities (overview and description, layout, strengths and weaknesses) . Program Planning (ways in which activities are selected and prioritized, scheduling, evaluation) . Marketing (sample of current materials, ways in which advertising, promotions, and/or public relations used by organization) . Finance and Budgeting (description of budget process, purchasing process, accounting procedures, annual report) . Operations and Event Management (procedures, personnel, duties) * The student should describe and analyze the organization with respect to each sub-topic. Analysis will be based on a brief review of the literature on each sub-topic, to be included in the paper. B. The Internship Project (15%) 1. Title 2. Table of Contents 3. Introduction 4. Project Description 5. Outcomes, Evaluation 6. Summary/Conclusions/Recommendations 7. References 8. Appendices Suggested references: Organizational Theory: Chelladurai, P. (2005). Managing organizations for sport and physical activity. A systems perspective (2nd ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway. Slack, T., & Parent, M. (2006). Understanding sport organizations. The application of organization theory (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Facilities Management: Covell, D., Walker, S., Siciliano, J., & Hess, P. (2007). Strategic management and sport facilities (Chapter). Managing sport organizations: Responsibility for performance. Oxford:

Elsevier. Fried, G. (2005). Managing sport facilities. Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics. Sport Marketing: OReilly, N., & Seguin, B. (2009). Sport marketing: A Canadian perspective. Nelson Education Ltd.: Toronto. Pitts, B. G., & Stotlar, D. K. (2007). Fundamentals of sport marketing (3rd ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Shank, Matthew D. (2008). Sports marketing: A strategic perspective (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Shilbury, D., Quick, S., & Westerbeek, H. (2003). Strategic sport marketing (2nd ed.). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin. Stotlar, D. K. (2005). Developing successful sport marketing plans. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Stotlar, D. K. (2005). Developing successful sponsorship plans. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Finance and Budgeting: Fried, G., Shapiro, S. J., & DeSchriver, T. D. (2008). Sport finance (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Howard, D. R., & Crompton, J. L. (2003). Financing sport. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Stewart, B. (2007). Sport funding and finance. Oxford: Elsevier. Operations and Event Management: Ammon, R., Southall, R. M., & Blair, D. A. (2003). Sport facility management: Organizing events and mitigating risks. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Soloman, J. (2002). An insider=s guide to managing sporting events. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences School of Kinesiology GRADUATE SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AGENCY GUIDELINES Program Description The Sport Management Graduate Program in the School of Kinesiology at The University of Western Ontario offers its students an opportunity to complete a full-time management internship with a sport, recreation or leisure organization (minimum 480 hours for 12-16 weeks). We would like to invite your agency to take part in this internship program. There can be tremendous benefit from the involvement of a motivated, capable graduate student who is committed to working in your organization. The educational objective of the program is to enable sport management graduate students to obtain professional experience to complement their course work. Through this applied studies approach, students will learn first-hand about the sport management profession, and develop their understanding of organizational and managerial theory in practice. Students will also have the opportunity to develop professional skills and explore career interests in sport management. Student Requirements Each student is required to complete a minimum 480 hours over a 12-16 week period. An internship agreement acknowledging the roles and responsibilities of the student, the host agency supervisor, and the faculty advisor must be signed prior to the start of the internship. As part of the student=s activities, he/she is required to complete an internship project in the organization, to be determined and confirmed in conjunction with the agency supervisor and faculty advisor. Agency Requirements The agency supervisor is expected to outline the duties of the student, and to provide an appropriate work environment for the student to carry out his/her assignments. The agency supervisor will be asked to complete mid-term and final evaluations of the student=s performance in the organization. Financial remuneration to the student is optional. The agency supervisor must sign the internship agreement outlining the student=s activities. Procedure $ To become involved in the Graduate Sport Management Internship Program at U.W.O., please complete and return the attached application form. Your agency may be contacted by an interested student. This may have already occurred. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that a student will select your placement. You will, of course, have final say in selecting any student who applies for your position. The host agency and student should work together to develop a job description, and to identify an appropriate internship project. ...2

2 $ $ The student, agency supervisor, and faculty advisor will sign the internship contract. The agency supervisor conducts a mid-term and final evaluation of the student=s performance.

Please feel free to contact either of us if you have any questions about the Internship Program (A. Doherty 519-661-2111 Ext. 88362, adoherty@uwo.ca; K. Danylchuk 519-661-2111 Ext. 88380, karendan@uwo.ca). We look forward to working with you. Sincerely,

Alison Doherty, Ph.D., Karen Danylchuk, Ed.D., Jim Weese, PhD Faculty Supervisors, Sport Management Internship School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences The University of Western Ontario Sample Projects $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ facility usage study promotional materials design, media guide/kit design marketing plan, market analysis, product testing program evaluation organization strategic plan event operations plan grant-writing website design and production participant/personnel surveys organizational structuring, policy development