Purpose

The purpose of the Society shall be to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management.

This statement of purpose means that the members of this Society are concerned about the theoretical and applied aspects of management theory and practice specifically related to sport, exercise, dance, and play as these enterprises are pursued by all sectors of the population.

In the furtherance of these aims and objectives, the Society shall endeavor to carry out the following functions:

  • Support and cooperate with local, regional, national, and international organizations having similar purposes.
  • Organize and administer meetings to promote the purpose stated above.
  • Issue appropriate proceedings and journals.

The Society shall conduct is activities solely to promote the above-stated purpose, but this shall in no way be construed as an effort to bring about pecuniary profit.