Preparing female sport management students for leadership roles in sport

Women remain under-represented in leadership roles in New Zealand sport. This research examines the university learning experiences and career expectations and experiences of female sport management graduates and CEOs of New Zealand sports organisations. It concludes with implications for tertiary teaching and learning practices. These include integrating curriculum changes to assist in developing relationship building skills and self-awareness; encouraging students to work/volunteer to be work ready when they graduate; and development of career guidance and work life balance as part of...  [+] Show more

Women remain under-represented in leadership roles in New Zealand sport. This research examines the university learning experiences and career expectations and experiences of female sport management graduates and CEOs of New Zealand sports organisations. It concludes with implications for tertiary teaching and learning practices. These include integrating curriculum changes to assist in developing relationship building skills and self-awareness; encouraging students to work/volunteer to be work ready when they graduate; and development of career guidance and work life balance as part of skills development.