journal of sport management
The Journal of Sport Management (JSM) is an official peer-reviewed publication of the North American Society for Sport Management that aims to publish innovative empirical, theoretical, and review articles focused on the governance, management, and marketing of sport organizations. One of the leading sport management publications in the field, JSM publishes thought-provoking editorials, research articles, and reviews that examine a number of areas across the field.
NASSM members can now access the full contents of JSM by logging into the Members Space.
Sport Management Education Journal
The Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) is an official peer-reviewed publication of the North American Society for Sport Management that promotes advancement of the body of knowledge in pedagogy as it concerns all sport management education and disseminates knowledge about sport management courses, curricula, and teaching. Topics of interest include issues and trends in sport management education, accreditation, online learning, experiential learning, effective teaching methods, curricula development, and employment competencies. To learn more about SMEJ, including its editorial board, author guidelines, and indexation, click on the button link.
NASSM members can now access the full contents of SMEJ by logging into the Members Space.
international Journal of sport management
The International Journal of Sport Management (IJSM) was acquired by NASSM from American Press, with formal ratification occurring on April 29, 2026.
The current mission and scope of IJSM is as follows: The International Journal of Sport Management serves professionals in the fields of sport and recreation management as well as athletic administrations. Its international scope and the breadth of its articles represent the complete spectrum of all these. Scholars as well as practitioners have an opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge relating to sport, recreation, competitive athletics, as well as fitness and wellness programs.
In the future, NASSM members will be able to access the full contents of IJSM by logging into the Members Space.
NOTE: IJSM is not yet an official journal of NASSM, despite its ownership. This requires a constitutional amendments which will be brought to the membership for voting in 2027. In the interim, NASSM will execute operational tactics designed to ensure business continuity for IJSM and NASSM member access.
Journals Serving Sport Management
The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) maintains a comprehensive list of journals in sport management and related domains. This list is updated annually to include new journals serving the community of sport management scholarship and to reflect updated impact factors.
The most recent version of the list, updated in Fall 2020, can be found below.