Jeongwon Choi

Dr. Jeongwon Choi

Assistant Professor Sport Management / Sport Management Program Coordinator / SBDM Internship Coordinator

School:

School of Business & Digital Media

Department:

Business Administration

Office Location:

Farley Center 316

Office Hours:

MONDAYS – THURSDAYS 9:00 AM-10:30AM
  • To set up an appointment, it would be best for you to reach me by email first, but you may also use the link below: 
Bookings with me – Choi, Jeongwon – Outlook

Educational Background

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Ph.D. in Physical Education, Sports, & Exercise Science, 2022
  • Concentration: Sport Administration
St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL
  • M.B.A., 2012
  • Concentration: Sport Administration
Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South Korea
  • B.S. in Ocean Physical Education, 2011

Professional Experience

University of New Mexico NCAA Division I Lobo Men’s Soccer Team, 2018-2019
  • Director of Operations
Suwon JS Cup U-19 Organizing Committee, 2016
  • Manager, PR / Team
Repucom Korea (Nielsen Sports), 2014
  • Assistant Manager
Sportizen Ltd., 2013-2014
  • Staff, Property Development Team,
SMS Research & Consulting Ltd., 2013
  • Researcher
Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, 2011
  • Marketing Intern

Research / Creativity Interest Area

Selected Publications
  • Choi, J., Nelson, A., & Kang, B. (2025). An Exploratory Study of Selected Mentoring Programs for Student-Athletes at NCAA Division I and II Member Institutions. Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success. 7, 1-18.
  • Choi, J. & Smith, A. B. (2024). NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletes’ Motivational Perspectives Pertaining to their Academic and Athletic Roles. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience. 6(2), 4.
  • Matz, R., Smith, A. B., & Choi, J. (2024). The perfect storm: Developmental tour golf, athletic identity, and COVID-19. Managing Sport and Leisure. 29(2), 355-372.
  • Choi, J. & Kim. H. (2021). Sustainable careers of athletes: Themes and concepts regarding transition theories involving athletes. Sustainability, 13(9), 1-13.
Selected Conference Presentations
  • Choi, J. & Lee, S. (May, 2025). What’s Available vs. What’s Used: Division II Student-Athletes’ Perspectives on Academic Support Systems. NYC Sport Management Symposium. New York, NY.
  • Choi, J., Kim, H., & Provencio. C. (March, 2025). Marginalized Voices: Exploring NCAA Division II Athletes’ Perceptions of NIL Policies. College Sport Research Institute. Columbia, SC
  • Kim, H., Choi, J., Seidler, T., & Connaughton, D. (February, 2025). From the fitness center to the emergency room: What 20 years of NEISS fitness injury data reveals. Sport and Recreation Law Association. Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • Cappelletti, G., DiGiovanni, V., & Choi, J. (Advisor) (February, 2025). Comparing Stressors and Coping Strategies Between Female Student-Athletes and Non-Athletes in NCAA Division II Institutions. Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Choi, J. & Herrera, A. (March, 2024). Building Bridges: Understanding Student-Athletes’ Perspectives on College Experiences and Formulating Strategic Plans in NACC Division II Institutions. College Sport Research Institute. Columbia, SC
  • Choi, J., Kim, J. C., & Kim, H (March, 2024). Academics or athletics? Motivation levels of Division II student-athletes. College Sport Research Institute. Columbia, SC
  • Kim, H., Choi, J., Seidler, T., & Connaughton, D. (February, 2024). Drone Invasion of Sport Events. Sport and Recreation Law Association. Baltimore, MD.
  • Gau, L., Lee, C., Kim, J., & Choi, J. (September, 2023). A Framework of Johari Window to Examine the Perception of Judo for Visually Impaired, Coach, Athletes, and Laypeople. European Association for Sport Management conference. Belfast Northern Ireland.
  • Provencio, C., Choi, J., & Smith, A. B. (May, 2023). Perceived Mattering Among College Coaches: Understanding the perceived mattering of revenue and non-revenue coaches. North American Society or Sport Management conference. Montreal, Québec
  • Choi, J. & Smith, A. B. (June, 2022). Collegiate Athletes’ Motivation Towards Dual Role and Career Transition Plan: A Sequential Mixed Method Approach. North American Society or Sport Management conference. Atlanta, GA.

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