PHD: Sport studies in socio-cultural studies - University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies has an opening for a doctoral student for the fall semester 2015 in the sport studies concentration with a specialization in socio-cultural studies.

This position includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and health insurance. The candidate will teach socio- cultural foundation courses in the Sport Management curriculum each semester.

Possible research areas include but are not limited to the following:

• International sport/globalization
• Sport diplomacy
• Women and sport
• Sport in outreach and engagement
• Sport and religion
• Sport and (sexual) violence

We encourage applications of candidates with an interest in conducting research in areas associated with UT’s Center for Sport, Peace, and Society.

The Sport Studies emphasis in the doctoral program primarily prepares graduates for positions as faculty members in higher education. The coursework for the program is developed between the student and the faculty advisor to meet the educational goals of the student. Students have the flexibility to develop a program that allows them to focus on the area of study in which they have an interest.

Doctoral students will receive training in research design and methodology and are expected to conduct research outside the requirements of the classroom. The program consists of 15 hours within the concentration, 18 hours of research courses, nine hours within the specialization and a minimum of six hours in an outside or cognate area.

Contact Dr. Lars Dzikus (ldzikus@utk.edu or 865-974-0451) for more information.

CFP: Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture

CALL FOR PAPERS
27th COOPERSTOWN SYMPOSIUM ON BASEBALL AND AMERICAN CULTURE
May 27- May 29, 2015
Cooperstown, New York


The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, co-sponsored by SUNY Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, examines the impact of baseball on American culture from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Proposals for papers are invited from all disciplines and on all topics.  Papers on baseball as baseball are not encouraged.  Submission is by abstract and one-page vitae (include complete contact information). Abstracts should be narrative, limited to three type-written pages.  Presentations should be designed to fit into a 20-minute panel segment. Abstracts should be submitted by December 19, 2014, to:

Sherry Wildenstein
135 Netzer Administration Building
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
Sherry.Wildenstein@oneonta.edu

For further information, please contact Symposium Co-Directors:
Jim Gates at jgates@baseballhall.org or 
Bill Simons at William.Simons@oneonta.edu

CFP: Sports Studies Symposium

Call for Absracts:

“Sports Studies: The State of the Art”

4^th Annual Rockford University Sports Studies Symposium

Date: April 24, 2015

Rockford University

5050 E. State. St.

Rockford, IL 61108

Along with its general popularity, sport as an object of academic study has been steadily growing for decades across disciplinary boundaries. As such, this year’s Sports Studies Symposium seeks to explore the state of the study of sport.

We invite papers that examine the current state of the study of sport; for example:

• High-level descriptions of the current methodologies in a specific discipline as it relates to sport;
• Analyses of the main active questions on which a specific discipline focuses when looking at sport;
• Discussions of cross-disciplinary research or approaches to the study of sport.
• Of course, this is by no means an exhaustive list; a myriad of approaches are welcome and encouraged.

We invite and encourage contributors from any discipline. 

Each presenter should plan on 20 minutes for his or her presentation. There will also be time for Q&A.

Abstract Submission:

Abstract should be 300-500 words. Send via email (as PDF) to sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu.

Deadline: 1/23/2015

Notification of Acceptance: No earlier than 2/13/2015

If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Klein: sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu or Michael Perry: mperry_at_rockford_dot_edu.

This CFA and other information  are also available at www.sportsethicist.com

ASSISTANTSHIP: Doctoral students in Sports and Fitness Administration - University of Houston

The Department of Health and Human Performance of University of Houston is pleased to announce acceptance of doctoral students in the area of Sports and Fitness Administration.

Institutional Description: The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier-One public research university. We are located in the heart of Houston and have over 40,000 students enrolled.  The city of Houston is the second most diverse city in the nation and has numerous major and minor league sports teams, local university athletic programs, community sports and recreational programs, providing an outstanding setting for unique and engaging research settings and data collections.

Program Description: University of Houston’s Sports and Fitness Administration program offers B.S. and M.A. degrees and is supported by four fulltime faculty as well as six adjunct professors. The doctoral program in Sports and Fitness Administration is a four-year program with mandatory completion of dissertation. The degree program allows for flexibility to meet the needs of our students with an emphasis in the development of future faculty.

                        

Faculty advisor relevant to sociology (Dr. Cottingham):

• Dr. Cottingham’s research interests focus on perceptions of athletes with disabilities. This focus embodies disability sport spectatorship, accommodations for participation, and the related impacts on organizational structure of disability and non-adaptive sport organizations.
  • Contact information: mcotting@central.uh.edu (Office: 713-743-9065)
  • Website: http://grants.hhp.uh.edu/cottingham/
    Mcotting@central.uh.edu

Financial Aid: tuition waiver and assistantship (total amount of financial aid is dependent upon department’s budget and is subject to change) are available and may be granted.

Effective Date of Enrollment: Fall semester, 2015

Application Process and Qualification: The full application process including standards for qualification can be found at  http://www.uh.edu/class/hhp/graduate-programs/phd-kinesiology/ Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty member to discuss their interests before applying.

ASSISTANTSHIP: Sport and Sustainable Development

NC State Doctoral Research Assistantship Opportunity - Sport and Sustainable Development: 

The Health and Well-being Research Group in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) is seeking a highly qualified candidate who is committed to pursuing a Ph.D. starting August 2015. Candidates should have a strong desire to engage in high-quality research focused on sport in the context of sustainable development. Specifically, the qualified student should have an interest in researching the communicative, sociological, and political economic aspects of sport and sustainable development. Advised by Dr. Kyle Bunds, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interdisciplinary research projects involving regional, national, and international sport-based development. Those applying should have an interest in working with state of the art equipment in the Center for Geospatial Analytics (http://geospatial.ncsu.edu), including working with immersive virtual reality systems, tangible geospatial modeling, SimTable modeling, and other immersive technologies (http://geospatial.ncsu.edu/labs/#geovisualization-lab).  

The assistantship is a 12-month 20-hour per week position that includes a competitive stipend, tuition, and health insurance benefits. Funds for professional development purposes (e.g., conference presentations) will be provided. This position is renewable each year based on satisfactory progress.

Interested candidates should contact Kyle Bunds directly at Ksbunds@ncsu.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2015 will receive full consideration.  

CFP: 13th Annual Macintosh Sociology of Sport Conference

THE 13th ANNUAL MACINTOSH SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT CONFERENCE

Saturday 17 January 2015, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University would like to invite all those interested in socio-cultural studies of sport and exercise to our annual day conference, held in the memory of our colleague Dr. Donald Macintosh.

The conference programme will consist of several sessions of graduate student presentations, a catered lunch, and the annual Donald Macintosh Memorial Lecture, which will be given this year by Dr. Lisa McDermott, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation at the University of Alberta. Dr. McDermott’s research interests include cultural analyses of gender, the body, physical activity and health, as well as sport and popular culture. Her work has been published in a number of scholarly journals including Sociology of Sport Journal, Leisure Studies, International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Sport, Education & Society, and the Journal of Canadian Studies. Her present research looks at online news comments as a public sphere forum for deliberations on young people’s physical activity habits.

Graduate students who would like to present their work at the conference should send 250-word abstracts or proposals for roundtable discussions or posters to Mary Louise Adams (MLA1@queensu.ca) by December 5, 2014. We are looking for presentations of works-in-progress, as well as presentations of completed research.

In selecting papers for the conference, priority will be given to students who submit independent research and who are first time Macintosh presenters; second priority will be given to students who submit research as part of a faculty research team and who are first time Macintosh presenters; third priority will be given to returning Macintosh presenters. All applicants will be given the option to present their research in the form of a poster.

Kingston is accessible by VIA rail or bus. It is a two hour and 45 minute drive from downtown Toronto or downtown Montreal. It is a two-hour drive from Ottawa and a one-hour drive from Watertown, New York. Registration fees are $30 for faculty and $20 for students.

For information or to add your name to our email list, please write to Sarah Barnes (sarah.barnes@queensu.ca).

JOB: Assistant & Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management - Indiana University

The sport management program at Indiana University is inviting applicants for a couple sport management faculty openings. Below are the first and second announcements:

1- Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure track, in the sport management program within the Department of Kinesiology. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. The appointment is available beginning the Fall semester, 2015.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position can be directed to: Dr. Paul M. Pedersen at ppederse@indiana.edu. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to: Kristi Wasson at ktanksle@indiana.edu or submitted via postal mail at Sport Management Assistant/Associate Professor Search and Screen Committee, c/o Dr. Paul M. Pedersen, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, 1025 East 7th St., SPH 179, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801. Applications should include: a letter of application summarizing qualifications and a brief statement (no more than one page) of professional objectives, a curriculum vitae, representative publication reprints, and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014 and continue until position is filled.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

2- Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has an opening for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the sport management program within the Department of Kinesiology. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. The appointment is available beginning the Fall semester, 2015.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position can be directed to: Dr. Paul M. Pedersen at ppederse@indiana.edu. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to: Kristi Wasson at ktanksle@indiana.edu or submitted via postal mail at Sport Management Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Search and Screen Committee, c/o Dr. Paul M. Pedersen, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, 1025 East 7th St., SPH 179, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801. Applications should include: a letter of application summarizing qualifications (including a listing of courses the candidate would be interested in teaching and examples of the types of potential service grant opportunities the candidate might pursue if hired), a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014 and continue until position is filled.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

CFP: Annual Physical Cultural Studies Graduate Student Conference

Annual Physical Cultural Studies Graduate Student Conference:

Call for Abstracts: “Bodies, Science, and Technology”
Friday April 17th
Annual Graduate Student Conference on Friday April 17th, 2015

Physical Cultural Studies (PCS) – housed within the Department of Kinesiology at the University at the School of Public Health Building on the College Park campus. This one-day conference will consist of a series of student presentations commenced with a keynote by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, PCS alumnus and current postdoctoral fellow at Georgia Tech University. Dr. Sterling’s research focuses on how science and technology studies can inform and extend critical examinations of sport.

This year, the conference will be organized around the theme, “Bodies, Science, and Technology.” Science and Technology Studies (STS) scholarship reveal the intricate ways social, political, economic, and cultural values dialectically affect science and technological developments. Such theories, methods, and approaches provide useful inroads for advancing a myriad of research on the construction, and disruption, of bio- medical and technological understandings of health and human performance. We seek to expand the definitional boundaries of science and technology as scholarly areas of inquiry, utilizing this year’s conference to explore and examine the complex and often contradictory intersections encompassing science, technology, and the human body.

We invite papers that reflect upon these and other relevant questions, especially that research and those researchers working in dialogue with an empirical basis. We invite presentations oriented around, but not limited to, the critical study of the [in]active body, physical culture, constructions of sociocultural practices implicating the body, and the intersection of science, technology, and embodiment more generally.

The conference aims to promote an inter- and trans-disciplinary dialogue, and as such is a space for work that develops from within or across multiple academic disciplines.  We welcome all submissions from a multitude of disciplines on a multitude of related topics, but encourage submissions interrogating physical cultural practices.

The submission deadline is February 1st, 2015

Please e-mail abstracts (300 word limit) to umdpcs@gmail.com

Within your email, include as an attachment (in .doc or .pdf format) the following: Paper Title, Abstract, Keywords, Author(s) contact information, and institutional affiliation(s). For more information about PCS please visit http://www.umdpcs.org; for questions please contact PCS Graduate Conference Committee at umdpcs@gmail.com

JOB: Assistant Professor, Sport Management - Adrian College

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor, Sport Management

The Department of Accountancy and Business invites applications for Assistant Professor of Sport Management. This is a tenure track position that will begin August 2015. Adrian College is seeking candidates with teaching and industry experience. Position responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate sport management courses, potential to oversee master’s theses and supervise internships. Other responsibilities include a 12 credit hour teaching load per semester, advising students, college service and scholarship. Earned Ph.D. in Sport Management or related field required, advanced ABD’s may apply. It is expected that the successful candidate will maintain a commitment to excellence in teaching, diversity, scholarship, and service as defined by Adrian College.

Send cover letter, CV, transcripts (must have official transcripts for final consideration) and names and contact information for three references to sportmanagement@adrian.edu. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If offered a position, finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment. A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate education. The College offers 40 majors and pre-professional programs, 32 athletic teams and eight institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students. In recent years, the College has experienced momentous growth garnering national recognition. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Adrian College as the ‘#1 Up and Coming Baccalaureate School in the Midwest,’ as well as ranked Adrian College as ‘Regional Top Baccalaureate College in the Midwest’ and a ‘Least Debt Load College.’ Most recently, the College received accolades as a ‘Best Value School.’ Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

JOB: Assistant Professor in Sport Psychology and Youth Sport - Queen's University

Queen's University
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies

Assistant Professor in Sport Psychology and Youth Sport

The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University, Kingston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in sport psychology and youth sport with a preferred starting date of 01 July 2015, subject to budgetary approval.

The School is seeking an innovative researcher and committed teacher who, through demonstrated excellence in both teaching and scholarship, will contribute to the strength and depth of the Kinesiology and the Physical and Health Education programs in the School. 

Applications are invited from candidates who can provide evidence of scholarship in the area of sport psychology and youth sport. It is expected that the successful candidate will a) contribute to teaching core courses within our Physical Education and Kinesiology programs related to sport and exercise psychology and physical activities for children; b) develop an independent research program; and c) collaborate in the School’s research and service activities. 

Candidates should have a PhD completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criterion for selection is academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the School’s programs. Transnational expertise is particularly sought after. Candidates must also provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the School, to the Faculty, to the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete. 

A complete application consists of: a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph), a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications), a writing sample, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available), and three letters of reference.

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically (either PDF or MS Word files). Documents may be sent by email to Dr. Jean Côté, Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at: skhs.director@queensu.ca.

Applicants who are unable to submit their materials electronically may send hard copies by regular mail to: Dr. Jean Côté, Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, SKHS Building, 28 Division St., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Canada K7L 3N6. Tel (613) 533-6601; Fax: (613) 533-2009. Further information about the School may be found at: www.queensu.ca/skhs

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Angie Maltby, Administrative Assistant to the Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at aam2@queensu.ca 

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at: 
http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html


The deadline for applications is 01 February 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found.

JOB: Assistant Professor in Disability and Physical Activity - Queen's University

Queen's University
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies

Assistant Professor in Disability and Physical Activity

The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University, Kingston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in disability and physical activity with a preferred starting date of 01 July 2015, subject to budgetary approval.

The School is seeking an innovative researcher and committed teacher who, through demonstrated excellence in both teaching and scholarship, will contribute to the strength and depth of the disability and physical activity stream that spans our three undergraduate programs in Kinesiology, Physical and Health Education, and Health Studies. Applications are invited from individuals who have evidence of scholarship in any relevant discipline, with specific expertise related to disability and physical activity. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to teaching courses within our Disability and Physical Activity undergraduate course stream and advance the research and practical activities associated with the existing community-based exercise programming for individuals with a disability offered within the School (http://www.queensu.ca/skhs/research/research-areas/health-promotion/revved-up).

Candidates should have a PhD completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criterion for selection is academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the School’s programs. Transnational expertise is particularly sought after. Candidates must also provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the School, to the Faculty, to the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

A complete application consists of: a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph), a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications), a writing sample, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available), and three letters of reference.

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically (either PDF or MS Word files). Documents may be sent by email to Dr. Jean Côté, Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at: skhs.director@queensu.ca.

Applicants who are unable to submit their materials electronically may send hard copies by regular mail to: Dr. Jean Côté, Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, SKHS Building, 28 Division St., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Canada K7L 3N6. Tel (613) 533-6601; Fax: (613) 533-2009. Further information about the School may be found at: www.queensu.ca/skhs

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Angie Maltby, Administrative Assistant to the Director in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at aam2@queensu.ca

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at: http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html

The deadline for applications is 01 February 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found.

CFP: The 2015 National Coaching Conference

Call for Proposals

To submit a proposal to present at the 2015 National Coaching Conference please completeTHIS ONLINE FORM. Before completing the form, please read the below information to help prepare your proposal.

Conference Tracks:

The 2015 National Coaching Conference will feature three tracks:

The Coach Track

Proposals submitted for inclusion in this track should appeal to coaches at the various levels of sport participation - youth through elite - in the United States. Each session should provide practical application of evidence-based practice that coaches will be able to add to their "Coaches Toolbox" while simultaneously demonstrating the level of activity, skill development, competition, etc. appropriate for the identified level of play.

The Coach Educator/Developer Track

Proposals submitted for inclusion in this track should appeal to sport program administrators, coach educators/developers, and/or academic coach educators. Sessions should reflect one of the following: (a) current research on coach development, (b)paths of coach development across sport, gender, and/or competitive level, or(c) critical topics in coach education. The sessions should provide information that directly relates to the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NASPE, 2006) or the International Sport Coaching Framework (ICCE, 2013) and clearly demonstrates how to develop and deliver programs and resources that are beneficial to coaches.

The Sport Scientist Track

Proposals submitted for inclusion in this track should appeal to coaches, coach educators/developers, sport program administrators and/or sport scientists. These sessions should include original research or new application of sport science knowledge for the enhancement of sport learning and performance among defined athletic populations.

Proposal Guidelines

• The online submission form must be used to submit an abstract. Other methods will not be accepted.
• Submitted proposals are limited to a maximum of 300 words and should demonstrate a connection to conference theme.
• All submissions must provide three applied objectives that demonstrate the proposed fit to the conference theme.
• Submitting authors are asked to indicate the program track(s) that best fits their intended audience. The program tracks include The Coach Track, The Coach Educator/Developer Track and The Sport Science Track.
• Submissions must be complete in order to be considered in the review process.
• Individuals may be a part of as many submitted proposals as they wish, however, in an effort to provide a diverse and rich program, we ask that individuals submit no more than one (1) first author abstract to the program.
• Based on proposal submission volume and program space, authors submitting proposals may be offered an opportunity to present in an alternative format.
• Authors will be notified of proposal acceptance by January 16, 2015. It is the lead author's responsibility to notify co-authors.
• Accepted proposals will be invited to submit extended abstracts for publication in the conference proceedings.
• Those submitting proposals must be available to present June 10-12, 2015. The completed conference program schedule will be provided by the start of March to assist in travel planning. The conference programmers will not be able to honor request for special presentation times.
• All accepted authors attending the conference must be registered for the conference in order to present.

Type of Presentations

Lecture Format

Traditional lecture based program for applied research in a 30 or 45 minute format.

Workshop Format

Designed to involve the audience in an interactive learning experience in a 60 or 75 minute format.

Panel Discussion

Providing multiple views across a topic from a combination of expert coaches, coach developers/educators and/or sport scientists. Submitting author should clarify both the theme and proposed panel member in a 60 or 75 minute format

NEW – Interactive Poster

Abstracts in this category will be combined into themed presentations. Presenters will display a traditional conference poster and will participate in an interactive poster presentation. Each poster will have 5-7 minutes to discuss the application to coaching and/or coach science of their poster within the interactive poster presentation and will participate in a moderated discussion.

Proposal Submission

Session proposals MUST be received by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Receipt of session proposal will be confirmed via email within 5 working days of submission. Please note: it is imperative to have all speaker information – notification of acceptance is dependent on accurate speaker information. Notifications on the status of your proposal will be sent by Friday, January 16, 2015.

SUMMIT: Sports, Communication, and Technology Summit

Inaugural “Sports, Communication, and Technology Summit” hosted by the Marist College Center for Sports Communication

Saturday, March 28, 2015

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Marist College

The Marist College Center for Sports Communication is pleased to announce its first Summit on Sports, Communication, and Technology. This day-long event will bring together undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, practitioners, and industry leaders for a robust discussion of and unique skill training in the broadly defined domain of sports communication technology – from video and audio production to sports apps to wearable computing technology at live events. While this event is focused on unique experiences for undergraduate students, there will be important learning endeavors for faculty, graduate students, and those working in the field. We encourage registration and involvement from all groups. The event is open to all those from various and divergent fields with an interest in this topic. To encourage participation, registration is set at $35 for all participants, which goes towards offsetting event costs.

You can register for the event here.

The summit will consist of the following events:

Undergraduate Case Study Competition

Student groups of up to six will present a solution to a case that will be assigned approximately two months in advance of the event (the beginning of the spring semester). This case will ask students to solve a problem/quandary in sports using communication technology. The solution can come in a variety of forms: a concept or research paper, a campaign, software, an app, or any other format that best provides a solution to the presented problem. At the symposium, students groups will give a ten minute presentation to the audience and panel of judges on their solution. At the conclusion of group presentations, judges will ask questions to participants. Awards will be given to the winning three groups. More information about the case, including specific guidelines and rules, will be given to teams upon registration and the assignment of the project.

Panel Discussion

The symposium will feature a panel of leading professionals, innovators, and scholars in a discussion of a vital topic in the sports, communication, and technology space. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the panelists after the presentation. This year’s panel will focus on communication technology for the in-arena experience. The panel will focus on ways interactive technology , from smart devices to video boards, have enriched fan experiences at live sporting events and ways that sport producers are enhancing these technologies to keep up with/surpass the at-home viewing experience. Panelists will address successes, challenges, and possible future evolution.

Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. A keynote speaker (to be named) will address the assembly during the lunch period. Additionally, Marist College Center for Sports Communication faculty will discuss the Center’s research agenda in and highlight their student/faculty research collaborations.

Hands-on Tutorials

In 45-minute sessions, professors and practitioners will provide tutorials on relevant sports communication technology. These sessions will offer attendees hands-on experience in some form of sports communication technology, particularly ones that might fall outside of traditional classroom instruction. Sessions will fall into one of the following categories, all as pertinent to sport: video/editing application, web development/design, mobile technology, and social media technology. Several sessions will run concurrently, and each will be limited to approximately 20 students per session. There will be three 45-minute sessions, allowing students to try three different tutorials if they wish. There will be a signup page for each session, allowing for students to sign up in advance and plan their afternoon.

Workshops

In these sessions, student groups will be able to workshop projects and concepts with application to sport media and communication. Examples could include web stories, apps, websites, software, digital productions, hardware, and social media productions, among others. Students will receive feedback and assistance from experts such as faculty, industry professionals, and potential users. These workshops will allow for student developers to present their ideas to experts and receive feedback and constructive critique toward improving these products. Student groups must submit a request in advance for these workshops, as there will be limited spots available.

Faculty/Industry Expert Volunteers

There are several opportunities for faculty and industry experts to volunteer for various tasks at the summit. These primarily include tutorial session leader/assistant and workshop panelist. If you have a particular area of expertise in sports, communication, and technology, please contact any of the summit organizers (listed below) to inquire about volunteering. You may also indicate this on the registration form. All assistance is greatly appreciated and will help make for a more robust learning experience for summit attendees.

Tentative Schedule of Events

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Coffee and informal gathering

8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Official greeting and welcome to the program

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Case study presentations

11:10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Panel discussion

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch and keynote address

1:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Session 1 (Workshop and Tutorial)

2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Session 2

3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Session 3

4:40 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closing remarks, award presentation

Please check the event's webpage for updated information, including hotel options, speaker updates, and final tutorial topics.

For more information about the summit, please contact Keith Strudler, director of the Marist College Center for Sports Communication, at Keith.Strudler@marist.eduor (845) 575-3506, Ryan Rogers at Ryan.Rogers@marist.edu, or Tim Mirabito at Tim.Mirabito@marist.edu. Click here to register for the event.