IISM Blogs
December 22, 2022How to Crack SSAT Exam?
SSAT is conducted by IISM to identify potential aspirants, who are eager to learn more about how to better incorporate the learnings from science into the field of sports. It is a test that is conducted based on scientific domain knowledge and sports awareness. The candidates will be evaluated based on the agility of their minds to adapt to the changing dynamics of the sports science sector.
October 7, 2022SSAT Exam – The Complete Guide
Sports Science is an upcoming topic that is gaining a lot of attention from athletes and sporting organisations. Sports Science deals with the study of physiology, motor control, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and biochemistry of an athlete. These factors help improve the game of the athlete and also enhance their performance. Sports Science in a nutshell is to apply these scientific factors to various sporting activities.
August 8, 2022Post Graduate Program in Sports Management- A Quick Entry Course into the Sporting World
Sports management professionals are the experts who do all the work and ensure the sporting events are executed flawlessly. They work tirelessly, inspect minute details of the events, and devise strategies to overcome any problem thrown at them during the event. They can pull of such events because they are trained to handle and organise the events and are better equipped with the required skills needed by the industry.
July 4, 2022What are the Career Opportunities in the Vast Field of Sports Science?
Sports science is a specialized field of application of science in the field of sports to improve the athlete's performance, prepare them for competitive sporting events, and lessen the risk of injury to the athletes.
June 14, 2022Why is Sports Management a Lucrative Career Option Even for Athletes?
Sports Management is a business degree that focuses on teaching aspirants the basics of the working of the sports industry. Numerous fields that the students study in sports management degrees are almost identical to the conventional management degrees.
June 6, 2022IISM Launches India’s first Sports Marketing book author by Mr Vinit Karnik (Sports Marketing Guru)
International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM) is the pioneer of sports & management education in India. IISM has been in the education industry providing excellent sports & management-related education to students for the past 12 years. The contribution of IISM is noteworthy and hence, IISM was bestowed with the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar in the category of Development of Sports in 2020, by the Hon. President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovindji.
May 11, 2022IISM welcomed 96’ winning Cricket World Cup Captain Mr. Arjuna Ranatunga
Mr. Arjuna Ranatunga, Sri Lankan Cricketing Legend visited the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) campus, Mumbai.
April 27, 2022How is Sports Management a Crucial Part of Today’s Sports Industry?
India is fast evolving as a sporting nation beyond the ones that it is known for over the years. Our forays into track and field, archery, tennis, golf and many other lesser-known sports is quite commendable. And fast-growing alongside this – is Sports Management!
April 26, 2022How Sports Startups Have Contributed in Creating a Sustainable Sporting Ecosystem in India?
The rise of sports in the past couple of years has prompted several entrepreneurs to develop their idea and execute it with perfection, which assists in creating a sustainable sporting ecosystem.
October 17, 2018IISM students at MumbaiUltra : Marathon 12 Hour Run
The Mumbai ultra- marathon is organized by the Shivaji Park Marathon club. Each year on Independence Day this ultra-marathon takes place with an aim of creating awareness about running and its importance.
October 15, 2018It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
Ms. Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national champion who holds a record of equaling nine times by winning
September 11, 2018CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2018 : A NEW BEGINNING
IISM Convocation Ceremony 2018 was recently concluded&graced by Padma Shri awardee and the Indian Hockey Legend Shri. Dhanraj Pillay& Mr.Namdev Shirgaonker
August 27, 2018HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack of career opportunities in sports.
August 7, 2018What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of becoming a multi-sporting nation. While there is still a lot to achieve, we agree that the wind of change has started flowing.
July 4, 2018Is India Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Nation?
Owing to the influx of various sporting leagues, it’s safe to say that India is booming with unexplored opportunities within the Sports Industry. We, at the International Institute of Sports Management, recently held an expert panel discussion on June 2, 2018 to discuss about these growing opportunities within the sports industry and India’s emergence as a multi-sporting nation.
June 4, 2018India: Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Country!
The sports section has been somewhat dreary in India for some time now save for cricket and the recent upsurge in football leagues. The news pertaining to Kabaddi, Hockey, and Olympics has gone somewhat unnoticed – but no longer!
January 3, 2018IISM Partners with Sportz Power as Academic Partners for India Football Forum 2017
The Star Sports India Football Forum powered by Sony Pictures Network is an annual football forum that is organised by the media company Sportzpower.
December 6, 2017IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners
IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners. Partnering with CII for its second edition of “Sports And Entertainment Summit 2017” as “Academic Partners” is an efforts to provide students with un-matched exposure
- October 15, 2018
It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
Ms. Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national champion who holds a record of equaling nine times by winning
September 1, 2018Commercialisation of Sports: Take A Cue From Hima Das
An ambitious child of a rice farmer who tackled every obstacle that came in her way to glory – Hima Das, has done our country proud at a young age of 18. She became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in a track event at the IAAF World U-20 Championships
August 28, 2018Sports Entrepreneurship: Facilitating Growth!
Entrepreneurship is breeding in India. Today, thousands of youths are paving their paths towards entrepreneurship following their passion and generating profits out of it. Entrepreneurship has entered a number of realms of the economy and certainly, Sports sector hasn’t been any different.
- August 27, 2018
HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack of career opportunities in sports.
August 18, 2018Why indulging into sports is a key to healthy mental state?
Sports has been the backbone of a child’s development since ages. We no longer belong to an era where children had to choose between sports or academics.
August 13, 2018Sports is breaking gender barriers but, are we?
Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, Geet Phogat, Anjali Bhagwat and the list just doesn’t end. These eminent gems have carved their names on the pages of history that predominantly belonged to men.
- August 7, 2018
What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of becoming a multi-sporting nation. While there is still a lot to achieve, we agree that the wind of change has started flowing.
August 6, 2018How is Technology Revolutionizing Sports?
Technology is truly transforming the modern-day sport. From the use [...]
July 31, 2018Commercial Sports in India Building New Avenues
Commercial Sports in India has reached new heights over the last couple of years.The rise of private leagues like Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League and Pro-Kabbadi League are setting up high benchmarks for this industry.
October 14, 2017Insight into the role of a Team Manager Tête-à-tête with Sakar Sharma
Tarun Kaboo – MSM 1 Sakar Sharma is all but [...]
September 25, 2017Top Players who turned into Sports Entrepreneurs
Sports Business in India is on the verge of becoming the next big thing with huge corporate influx due to mushrooming leagues in different sports.
June 7, 20172017 to be a defining year in Sports & Entertainment marketing
While 2016 saw a lot of upheaval and a change [...]
May 10, 2017Sports Business World
Sports in India is moving out of the closet from the once dominant “Big Daddy” – Cricket to Multi-Sporting Nation tag garnering presence in both traditional...
April 29, 2017Business of Sports
One of the most miraculous startup stories of all times has been the continuous and rise of sports on the Indian horizon.
March 9, 2017Why Sports Management is a lucrative career
Over the years, management education has gained momentum, thanks to all the varied specializations available. ports Management however, is a relatively new concept.
December 15, 2016Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?
“Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?” “Maybe [...]
October 12, 2016Many reasons to pursue Sports Management as a career
According to the industry experts, the sports industry has grown 12 per cent year-on-year. FICCI's Vision document 2014 has estimated a total requirement of 43.7 lakh people across the industry by 2022.
