Internship & Practicum Opportunities

We provide exciting Sport Management Program Practicum and Intern sites in sports-rich Jacksonville and beyond. This experiential learning provides students hands-on experience under the supervision of a professional in the industry, allowing development in the field and career growth opportunities.

• Approval of the Practicum or Internship site is only required if the site is not currently listed as an approved site* 
• *see list below.  
• If your selected site is not on the approved site list, please reach out to your Academic Advisor, Randall Crawford at randall.crawford@unf.edu. He will provide you with an Internship/Practicum Site Information Form to complete and return. 
• Approval will be required by program faculty member BEFORE you submit your application. In order to do so, you will need to make an appointment with a sport management faculty member.
• Students can register for Practicum (SPM 3948C) or Internship (SPM 4941) ONLY after they have been academically cleared through their academic advisor.
• The application deadline for practicum and internships is always: Summer Term - March 31, Fall Term - June 30, Spring Term - October 31.
• The application and agreement form can be completed using the survey below.

Internship and Practicum Application

Prerequisites that must be met prior to Practicum:

• ACG 2021 Financial Accounting
• ECO 2013 Macroeconomics
• SPM 2000 Intro Sport Management
• You must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better
• All incompletes must be removed

Prerequisites that must be met prior to Internship:

• You must have satisfactorily completed practicum.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
• You must have successfully completed all critical tasks.
• All incompletes must be removed.

Note: You should intern when your personal schedule will allow you to fully commit to the internship.

Note:

You must have completed ALL of your program requirements on your program of study. College policy does not permit taking a course with your internship. If you require a special accommodation to take a course during your internship you will be required to meet with your advisor as you will need to complete a petition form.

Approved Internship and Practicum Sites

Key: ** = IN PROCESS ***CANCELLED

***Westside High School (912718)

**Top Flight Basketball Academy Co., Inc. Bangkok (907711)

1st Place Sports Running, Inc. (732172)

AFT Events dba American Flat Track (678438)

Airstream Ventures, LLC (698076)

Albany Tennis Association, Inc. (665824)

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) (634291)

Arizona Christian University (702205)

ASHN Media Group, LLC dba All Sports High (710735)

Badlands Big Sticks Baseball Club, LLC (794090)

BLESTO, INC (729342)

Boost! Sports Performance/Adaptive Sports Performance Fitness Program (733400)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Citrus County (778512)

Clark Basketball Academy, LLC (872494)

Clay County Soccer Club, Inc (686034)

Client Focused Media (618538)

css A Divison of Crossley Shear Wealth Management (778632)

DCPS Athletics (716936)

Delta Performance, LLC (678455)

Eagle Harbor Golf Course (683281)

ENTRE (912484)

Entre (912484)

Episcopal School of Jacksonville (618556)

FAU Undergraduate Admissions (713091)

First Coast YMCA - Barco Newton YMCA (780078)

First Coast YMCA - Dye Clay Family YMCA (622354)

First Coast YMCA - Ponte Vedra Family YMCA (680031)

First Coast YMCA - St. Augustine Family YMCA (680038)

First Coast YMCA - Williams Family YMCA (676170)

Five Tool Softball Training, LLC (620103)

Flagler College (902929)

Florida Elite Soccer Academy, Inc (678738)

Florida Gateway College Athletics (890362)

Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ) (710744)

George Moore Chevrolet Community Sport Outreach (712869)

Georgia State Games Commission (674801)

Guns and Hoses (782984)

Hoff Fitness, Inc dba BlackFin CrossFit (794178)

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (658485)

Insider Exposure (674576)

Jacksonville Armada Football Club (681274)

Jacksonville Athletic Club, Inc. (788208)

Jacksonville Axemen (666259)

Jacksonville Basketball Academy, Inc (708888)

Jacksonville Giants (620450)

Jacksonville Icemen (618549)

Jacksonville Jaguars (678419)

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (674250)

Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association, Inc. (726395)

Jacksonville Sharks (618544)

Jukido Academy of Martial Arts (691966)

Justin Ragognetti Golf School, Inc (723393)

Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) (681292)

Len Mattiace Foundation, Inc (783134)

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, Inc (687208)

Memphis Happy Feet/Legends (874120)

Milwaukee Milkmen (790959)

Nassau Pride Basketball, LLC (620102)

Naval Support Activity Panama City (673360)

Netting Professional, LLC (718103)

North Florida Junior Golf (678895)

Nova Southeastern University (680032)

Orlando City Soccer Club (618534)

P5 Athletics, LLC (682989)

Philadelphia Eagles (723350)

Plus One Health Management (527156)

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc (PAL) (709527)

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (881147)

Pro Football Hall of Fame (912478)

Reider Sports Performance, Inc. (915212)

Revenge Body Fitness, LLC (884810)

S4 Sports Academy, Inc. (730356)

Seacoast Christian Academy (710722)

SMG - Vystar Memorial Veterans Arena (700974)

SMT - Sports Media Technology (621478)

Southside Youth Athletic Association (713039)

St. John's Country Day School (725808)

Stanton College Prep (620109)

Swimming Safari Swim School, Inc (833282)

Tailgate Guys, LLC (678324)

Tampa Bay Club Sport (880817)

Temple Gym and Fitness, LLC (682375)

The Amway Center (732076)

The First Tee of Greater Richmond (658366)

The First Tee of North Florida (678414)

The University Athletic Association, Inc (678726)

The Yerba Mate Co., LLC (703604)

Top Flight Basketball Academy Co., Inc. (907711)

Top Golf International, Inc (878336)

Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, Inc dba TPC Sawgrass (793803)

Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, Inc dba TPC Sawgrass (901273)

Trinity Baptist College (900767)

UNF Athletics - Academic Support Services (682680)

UNF Athletics - Baseball (732088)

UNF Athletics - Business Office (780392)

UNF Athletics - Communications (700956)

UNF Athletics - Compliance (686317)

UNF Athletics - Facilities and Operations (709561)

UNF Athletics - Marketing (682686)

UNF Athletics - Men's Basketball (699444)

UNF Athletics - Men's Soccer (732084)

UNF Athletics - Softball (731775)

UNF Athletics - Strength and Training (728294)

UNF Athletics - Ticketing (682683)

UNF Athletics - Track & Field (681282)

UNF Athletics - Women's Basketball (779980)

UNF Athletics - Women's Basketball (779980)

UNF Athletics - Women's Soccer (780013)

UNF Department of Recreation and Wellness (681278)

UNF Golf Complex at Hayt Learning Center (694280)

University Christian School (882191)

University of Michigan Athletics (689363)

University of Michigan Athletics (689363)

USA Elite Training, LLC - Professional Softball Training (882179)

Walker Sports (618542)

Wareham Gatemen (674725)

Womens National Football Conference - Florida Avengers (914507)

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between practicum and internship?

A: Your practicum is a shorter experience where you are required to complete roughly 75 hours in the field and can be completed during any sememster as long as you've met your prerequisites. Typically, students take their practicum the semester before their internship, which is a 400-hour requirement in the Summer semester and 420-hour requirement in the Spring and Fall semesters.

Q: Where can I do my practicum and internship?

A: Check out the list of approved sites below.

Q: How do I choose an internship or practicum site?

A: It is the student's responsibility to research the sites, identify a representative and contact that individual to learn of available field experience (practicum and internship) opportunities. Once you have secured your field experience opportunity for your practicum or internship, submit your application by completing the application survey above.

Q: How and when do I apply for my practicum and internship?

A: The application deadline for all semesters is the EIGHTH FRIDAY of each semester. Apply using the link above.

Q: Can I study abroad?

A: Prior to COVID-19 protocols we had opportunities for students to travel to England and South Korea. Check back in the Fall 2021 term for updates on studying abroad.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about the program?

A: Dr. Kristi Sweeney is the program director kristi.sweeney@unf.edu. For advising questions, contact Academic Advisor, Randall Crawford at randall.crawford@unf.edu.

Course Map

This Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for the sport management program. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term.

Online Sport Management with Marketing Minor

The online sport management degree program with a minor in marketing is designed for competitive upper division applicants (60 or more earned credit hours or an AA degree). The program curriculum allows students to combine a passion for sports with a strong background in sport management and marketing. It is designed to provide students a comprehensive academic schedule and integrative experiences that keeps each cohort of students together throughout their two years of coursework. Upon completion, graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing - preparing them to meet the demands of the sport business industry.Students will develop industry-proven skills in sport marketing, analytics, and finance through market-relevant coursework and experiential learning.

This program is completely online. 100% online instruction makes this program ideal for students who may not have the time, flexible schedules, and/or resources to travel to campus. This program does not require students to vist the campus at any time during their enrollment. However, students should note that the program does require students to complete the practicum and internship hours in-person with a sport industry organization.

This online program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The online format provides an alternative to face-to-face courses of study that allows students to conveniently integrate their academic work into their lifestyles. The courses are designed to meet the specific educational needs of persons with work experience, while allowing opportunities for networking with peers and community leaders. This program provides a structured cohort that allows students to meet their professional demands while conveniently earning their degree. After two years, and a total completion of 60 credit hours you'll graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing.

Program Highlights

• 100% Online Coursework
• Cohort Model (each cohort begins in the Fall semester)
• Learn from experienced faculty
• Engage with the nation's leading professionals in Sports
• Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing

Requirements

Students must apply by July 1 for Fall admission

Upper-level Transfer Admissions Requirements

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Helpful Links

• Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
• Consider Financial Aid Options
• Apply for COEHS Scholarships
• Apply as an Upper-level Transfer Student

Required Courses

Prerequisites

• ACG2021 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• STA2023 Elementary Statistics for Business (3 credits)

Term 1

• SPM2000 Intro to Sport Management (3 credits)
• SPB3603 Diversity in Sport (3 credits)
• SPM3306 Sport Marketing (3 credits)
• PET3493 Issues in Sport (3 credits)
• MAR3023 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)

Term 2

• SPM3044 Governance & NCAA Compliance (3 credits)
• PET4464 Sport Finance (3 credits)
• PET3473 Communication in Sport (3 credits)
• SPM4516 Fundraising & Development in Sport (3 credits)
• MAR4400 Professional Selling (3 credits)

Term 3 (Summer)

• MAR4503 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
• Outstanding AGC2021, ECO2013, STA2023 (3 credits each)

Term 4

• SPM3948C Sport Management Practicum (3 credits)
• PET4476 Sport Law (3 credits)
• SPM4703 Sport Business Analytics (3 credits)
• PET3104 Sport Facility Management (3 credits)
• MAR4721 Digital Marketing (3 credits)

Term 5

• SPM4941 Sport Management Internship (12 credits)

For questions about this sport management program and curriculum questions you, contact Dr. Kristi Sweeney at kristi.sweeney@unf.edu.

Career Services

COEHS Career Services is here to help you achieve your goals. We are dedicated to helping the students and alumni in the College of Education and Human Services plan and prepare for a successful career in their field. Career Services page.

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between practicum and internship?

A: Your practicum is a shorter experience where you are required to complete roughly 75 hours in the field and can be completed during any sememster as long as you've met your prerequisites. Typically, students take their practicum the semester before their internship, which is a 400-hour requirement in the Summer semester and 420-hour requirement in the Spring and Fall semesters.

Q: Where can I do my practicum and internship?

A: Check out the list of approved sites on the Internship and Practicum webpage.

Q: How do I choose an internship or practicum site?

A: It is the student's responsibility to research the sites, identify a representative and contact that individual to learn of available field experience (practicum and internship) opportunities. Once you have secured your field experience opportunity for your practicum or internship, submit your application by completing the application survey found on the Internship and Practicum page.

Q: How and when do I apply for my practicum and internship?

A: The application deadline for all semesters is the EIGHTH FRIDAY of each semester.

Q: Can I study abroad?

A: Prior to COVID-19 protocols we had opportunities for students to travel to England and South Korea. Check back in the Fall 2021 term for updates on studying abroad.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about the program?

A: Dr. Kristi Sweeney is the program director kristi.sweeney@unf.edu. For advising questions, contact Academic Advisor, Randall Crawford at randall.crawford@unf.edu.

Sport Data Analytics Lab

The Sport Data Analytics Lab (S.D.A. Lab) is a sport related data analytics focused lab within the sport management field housed in the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida. The Lab is a one-of-a-kind place to share our data analytics expertise through partnered projects and consultations with sport-related organizations regionally, nationally and internationally.

On Field Analytics

Performance Analytics

• Analyze athlete/team performance to improve skills and strategies
• Offer media valuable match data for viewers
• Predict and prevent player inquiries

Off Field Analytics

Business Analytics

• Assess value of an organization, league, team and athletes
• Segment existing fans and estimate their value
• Understand customer behavior with data
• Create and examine effectiveness of various marketing activities

The Lab is a resource for producing and disseminating scholarship as well as educating a wide group of students, colleagues, and community members regarding the trends identified within sport analytics and the social impact these trends have on a variety of populations. One of the main goals is to share our data analytics expertise through partnered projects and consultations with sport-related organizations from regional to overseas.

Benefits

The Community

The Sport Data Analytics Lab provides the community a centralized resource hub for communication. Specifically, it would give organizations or community members the opportunity for engaging in collaborative efforts, awareness building opportunities, or for questions.

The University

The Sport Data Analytics Lab provides the University of North Florida a sport management specific research center, which would further contribute to UNF's commitment to rigorous research activities.

The College

The Sport Data Analytics Lab provides the opportunity for increased interdisciplinary collaboration and community visibility among practitioners, organizations and community members. The Lab will work towards achieving the mission and vision statement of the College of Education and Human Services.

The Sport Management Program and Department

The Sport Data Analytics Lab provides a host of networking, scholarship, and professional development opportunities in regard to analytics. These opportunities include publishing research, interaction with sport-related organizations and increased visibility for student recruitment.

Read more about this unique resource in the Inside UNF Newsletter (August 2020 edition) here. 

Contact

Dr. Wanyong Choi, Assistant Professor

Leadership, School Counseling & Sport Management

w.choi@unf.edu

Study Abroad

 Affording our sport management students the opportunity to study abroad provides them with unique opportunities to learn how to adapt to an academic setting different from their own. In turn, this allows them to stand out from the crowd when they go on to pursue challenging and exciting careers in sport organizations. The College of Education and Human Services typically offers two study aboard opportunities for sport management students in May and June each year. Due to COVID-19 these programs were postponed. Students can check back in the Fall for updates on additional study abroad programs.

South Korea (May 14 - 24) 

This study abroad trip will provide the opportunity for sport management students to visit sport facilities, attend sporting events, meet leading industry professionals and learn about Korean culture and education. During the study abroad experience, sport management students will travel to Jeju Island, Daejeon, Jeonju, Mokpo, Gwangju, and Seoul. They will have the opportunity to visit Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Golfzon Headquarters Tour, Seoul World Cup Stadium, Blizzard Esports, Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Sites, Sports Monster Corporation and much more. Contact Dr. Wanyong Choi w.choi@unf.edu for more information!

England (May 24 - June 10)  

In collaboration with the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, this six-week study abroad will provide the opportunity for sport management students to have first-hand experience to visit sport organizations and to learn the philosophy and principles of the sport industry. During the study abroad experience, sport management students will travel to Chester, Plymouth, and London. Contact Dr. Liz Gregg liz.gregg@unf.edu for more information!

Sport Management Faculty

• Dr. Wanyong Choi
• Dr. Liz Gregg
• Dr. Newton Jackson
• Dr. Jennifer Kane
• Dr. Jason Lee
• Dr. Kristi Sweeney
• Dr. Tae Ho Kim