Thursday, March 15, 2012: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Convention Center: Room 102
NASPE/Sport Management/Administration
| Speakers: | John Miller, Troy University, Troy, AL; John T. Wendt, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN; and Todd L. Seidler, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM |
Due to extensive downsizing organizations have to do more with less, resulting in internships providing low-cost or free ways to audition candidates before they hire them. While about half of all internships nationwide are paid or have at least a small stipend, unpaid internships are most often centered in competitive fields, including sport (Lee, 2004). This presentation will offer insights into the paid versus unpaid issue of sport management internships.