Sports management internships provide student interns with experience and help prepare them for sports management careers, which focus on the business, marketing, communications, and operations of a sports team, league, or facility. Typically, as an intern, you assist sports management professionals with their daily work or with specific projects. You can handle business administration responsibilities, perform marketing and social media duties, or work on logistical or equipment aspects of a professional or amateur sports team, league, or tournament. Some opportunities are available in specialties such as athlete health and fitness as well as sports law.