Study About the Psychological Profile of the Future Sport Managers

Abstract

Being a sport manager requires certain personality traits of those who are interested in doing this job, and experts in this field explained why. Knowing these characteristics, they can support those who are training the managers in designing and implementing a vocational training program capable of supporting both the development of specific skills, and their personal development. This paper highlights the personality profile of the future sport managers and analyzes the activities dedicated to support their professional training. The research evaluated forty-seven (47) students from the sport management master program developed by the University of Physical Education and Sport from Bucharest. They had to complete a personality test (Siewert, 2007), a leadership test (Niehouse, 1983) and a temperament test (Eysenck, Eysenck, 1958). The information was centralized and interpreted by reference to the information in the literature. The results indicated that most students have the features necessary for a successful career in sport management. However, they must continue their strive to develop those traits that can ensure greater efficiency in their future occupation. Results are interpreted by gender, and fostering debates related to androgyny in sport management.