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Our students are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Read about their experiences and how they are applying their knowledge in real-world settings.

The sport management program prepared me for my next chapter by helping me discover who I am both professionally and personally. The hands-on experiences, internships, and support from my professors have given me the confidence to step into the sports industry knowing I have real skills to offer.

Emily Chittester

Class: 2025 Hometown: DuBois, PA

B.S., Sport Management

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Every single professor in the program has your best interests in mind and genuinely looks to help you. I knew I could always turn to my professors for guidance in any situation, and I was never turned away. Their support has made a lasting impact on me, and I’m incredibly grateful.

James Stamoulis

Class: 2025 Hometown: Northborough, MA

B.S., Sport Management

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The best thing about being a Mountaineer is the opportunities available to you here. It's up to you to make your college experience move you closer to your career goals.

Aidan Forget

Class: 2028 Hometown: Wheeling, W.Va.

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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Latest News

News and notes from around the School of Sport Sciences.

Sam Zizzi smiles outside of the Applied Human Sciences Building. He is wearing a tie and glasses and the WVU Rec Center is in the background on a sunny day.

From WVU Today: Zizzi explains science behind sticking to resolutions

Monday, January 05, 2026

What began as a temporary stop at West Virginia University turned into a 25-year career for Sam Zizzi, now the Dr. Pat Fehl Endowed Professor in the College of Applied Human Sciences. A reknowned expert in sport, exercise and performance psychology, Zizzi studies why motivation fades, how mindfulness reshapes performance, and what helps people sustain healthier habits in real life. Read more about how Zizzi’s research, teaching and service continue to impact performance and well-being.

Read More: From WVU Today: Zizzi explains science behind sticking to resolutions
WVU esports team members sit in a row at computer stations wearing headsets and focused on gameplay during a competitive match.

WVU Esports to host West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Editor's note: The WVSEL event has been postponed due to weather conditions. The new date will be announced soon. 

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Emily Chittester smiles while standing on a football practice field during Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp. She wears a gray “Training Camp 2025” shirt with her hands on her hips as players and coaches practice in the background at sunset.

Chittester builds confidence and career experience through sport management program

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Emily Chittester, a sport management major from DuBois, Pa., came to WVU knowing that sport wasn't just a playground and determined to make a career out of her passion. Her internship experience started in baseball with the WV Black Bears, and then later in football with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adding a minor in applied mathematics, Chittester will graduate in December before continuing to work with the Steelers.

Read More: Chittester builds confidence and career experience through sport management program
James Stamoulis smiles while standing in the stands at a baseball stadium, wearing a red Fenway Ambassadors polo shirt and a white cap, with a crowd visible behind him.

Stamoulis leverages relationships to build a foundation for his career in sports

Saturday, November 08, 2025

For James Stamoulis, WVU's strong reputation in the world of sport management was a strong factor in him deciding to become a Mountaineer. Now, on the verge of graduating, he confidently says that the reputaiton was well-earned. Stamoulis built on the academic foundation with his own initiative to create strong relationships with faculty and alumni that allowed him to maximize his time in Morgantown. Those relationships not only expanded his network but also helped clarify his direction as he begins his career in the sport industry.

Read More: Stamoulis leverages relationships to build a foundation for his career in sports

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