View in EDS

"Just Super Collaborative": Sport Event Management and Inclusive Higher Education.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Title: "Just Super Collaborative": Sport Event Management and Inclusive Higher Education.
Authors: Butler, B. Nalani1 (AUTHOR) Nalani.Butler@kennesaw.edu, Duchac, Neil2 (AUTHOR), Stokowski, Sarah3 (AUTHOR)
Source: Sport Management Education Journal (Human Kinetics). Oct2025, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p81-94. 14p.
Subject Terms: *Postsecondary education, *Intellectual disabilities, *People with disabilities, Sports administration, Sports events
Abstract: Individuals with intellectual disabilities lack cognitive and adaptive functioning. At the university level, inclusive postsecondary education programs have emerged for individuals with intellectual disabilities by delivering valuable outcomes such as independent living, socialization, employment, and so forth. This study explored the perceptions of students regarding inclusive higher education within sport event management. Students in an inclusive postsecondary education program and students enrolled in a sport event management class collectively conceptualized, planned, and managed a sporting event. Upon completion of the event, students participated in focus groups. The data revealed four themes: autonomy, relationship building, we need more, and opportunities. The results of this study show the importance of collaborative practices that promote inclusion in sport management education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Sport Management Education Journal (Human Kinetics) is the property of Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Database: Education Research Complete
Description
Abstract:Individuals with intellectual disabilities lack cognitive and adaptive functioning. At the university level, inclusive postsecondary education programs have emerged for individuals with intellectual disabilities by delivering valuable outcomes such as independent living, socialization, employment, and so forth. This study explored the perceptions of students regarding inclusive higher education within sport event management. Students in an inclusive postsecondary education program and students enrolled in a sport event management class collectively conceptualized, planned, and managed a sporting event. Upon completion of the event, students participated in focus groups. The data revealed four themes: autonomy, relationship building, we need more, and opportunities. The results of this study show the importance of collaborative practices that promote inclusion in sport management education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:19386974
DOI:10.1123/smej.2023-0031