application and development of theory. Good theory does not just describe, it explains. Thus, in a fundamentally applied field … like sport management it is important that the body of knowledge is derived from theory-based and theory-building research …. It is equally important that practice and student learning is founded on good theory that guides explanation, prediction …

This article is designed to generate thought about the development of theory in sport management. A basic overview of … theory and theory development is offered along with the author's thoughts on features necessary for generating strong …. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of potential barriers to the development of theory within the field of sport …

frameworks. Despite these advances, scholars have not critically examined theory and its place in sport management scholarship … they conceptualize theory, the role of theory in the academia, and the process in which they engage when developing their …

opportunity to apply, test and, perhaps most importantly, generate theory. Authenticity, or connectivity with practice, through …