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Accreditation & Self-Study Training

Clicking on the "+" to access training videos and tutorials.
Accreditation process: scope to rejoinder
Applying for candidacy status
writing measurable student learning outcomes
Rubric Development
Writing the self-study
Internship during covid-19
2021-2022 Annual report tutorial
Sport Management Case study repository
Contains information on nearly 1100 resources for using the case study method to teach sport management concepts. Use the keyword search feature or the menu to allow for the specification of sources, industry segments, content areas, global contexts, and years. Access here.
Adjunct training modules
New to teaching? Are you an adjunct or new faculty member, transitioning from sport industry or a doctoral student with new teaching responsibilities? COSMA offers FREE training for members: (contact Heather Alderman to join or gain access).
  • Adjunct Training Course Goals and Outcomes
  • Congratulations! You Got The Job: Day One Instructor Checklist           
  • Getting to Know Your Institution: Your Department, Academic Calendar, Using your Learning Management Systems (LMS), Tutoring Centers, Learning Service and Accommodations, Library Resources, Instructional Designers, COSMA Reporting, Office for Assessment, Academic Advising    
  • What is Expected of You         
  • Faculty Best Practices: Class Structure, Teaching Methods    
  • Teacher Student Interactions/Student Assessment and Grading   
  • What is your Teaching Philosophy?
  • Today’s Students: How They Learn            
    • Identify Learning Styles: Visual, Read/Write, Auditory, Kinesthetic         
  • Designing Your Course: ADDIE Model; Course Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation; Choosing your Textbook / Teaching Materials      
  • Creating Your Syllabus: What is included on a Syllabus, Using a Template      
  • Assignment Design   
    • Strategies; Aligning with Learning Goals; Critical Thinking; Encouraging Reading, Writing & Problem Solving; How to Deter Plagiarism      
  • Assessing Student Learning: Direct vs. Indirect Assessments, Low-Stakes Assignments, Rubrics, Student Grading        
  • High Impact Learning, Practices
  • First Day of Class       
    • 1st Day of Class, Taking Attendance, Attendance Policy 
    • Introduction of the Faculty, Course Topics, Initial Materials        
    • Presenting the Syllabus, Setting Course and Student Expectations  
    • Engage the Students, Student Introductions, Grading, Make-up Policy   
  • Classroom Management       
    • Establish a Collegial Classroom Atmosphere, Communicating Expectations, Holding Students Accountable, Own Your Mistakes, Don’t Lose Your Cool, Responding to Honesty Policy Violations    
  • Managing Student Needs     
    • Students with Learning Disabilities, Know You Students – Stress and Anxiety  
  • Legal Issues and Risk Management            
    • FERPA Guidelines, Title IX, Your Safety In the Classroom, Appropriate Student Treatment, Copyright       
  • Classroom Assessment Techniques            
  • What is a Faculty Portfolio?​
More videos: Coming Soon!
  • Principle by Principle review
  • Strategic Planning/Governance
  • Interview with accredited programs – What are they doing? What impact has COSMA accreditation had on their program?
  • Reaffirmation of Accreditation – What to expect? What changes have occurred within seven years?
  • Mock interview scenario for a site visit


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cosma@cosmaweb.org
202-329-1189
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  • ABOUT COSMA
    • MISSION >
      • CHEA Recognition
    • Value of Accreditation
    • Directory of Accredited Programs
    • Board of Commissioners >
      • Commissioners Actions
    • Board of Directors >
      • Strategic Planning
  • Accreditation
    • Why Accreditation Matters
    • Step 1: Program Membership
    • Step 2: Candidacy Status >
      • Measuring Student Learning
    • Step 3: Self Study Preparation
    • Step 4: Site Visit >
      • Site Visit Costs
    • Step 5: Accreditation Decision
    • Accreditation Training
    • Annual Report
  • Join COSMA
    • Program Members >
      • COSMA Exit Survey
    • Organizational Members
    • Individual Members
    • Student Members
  • Conference
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Hall of Fame
    • Conference Host Application
    • Archives >
      • 2022 Conference
      • 2021 Conference
      • 2020 Conference
      • 2019 Conference
      • 2018 Conference
      • 2017 Conference
      • 2016 Conference
  • Resources
    • CSSM Access Signup >
      • CSSM Journal Access
    • Job Board
    • S.M. Degree Programs
    • COSMA Institute
    • Mentoring Program
    • Faculty Salary Survey
    • Dashboard Data
  • Students
    • Scholarship & Grant
    • Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society
    • Student Sport Organizations
    • Graduation Cords
  • COSMA Store