Sports Management, Organisation Management and Policy (LSPA_629)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with in-depth knowledge, professional skills and competences in the field of sports governance and policy, fostering their ability to analytically understand the governance and policy models of sports organisations, as well as reasonably evaluate governance structures, funding mechanisms and political processes affecting the sports sector. Apply ethical, democratic, long-term development-based governance principles and develop solutions for effective, transparent and sustainable development of sports organisations.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of ethics.
Learning outcomes
1.Understand the ethical, moral and fair competition principles of sport and their impact on the sporting environment. Defines sports governance models, their institutional structures and the theoretical frameworks of policies. Explains the role of conflicts of interest, asymmetries of power and democracy in the functioning of sports organisations. Analyses the processes of strategic management of the sport and the importance of the capacity of the board. Evaluates the effectiveness of the institutional architecture of Latvian sports policy and the orientations of reforms.
1.Is able to apply theoretical knowledge in the analysis of sports management and policy situations. Explain the interaction between sports institutions, funding systems and democratic mechanisms. Assess the transparency, efficiency and strategic challenges of the activities of sports organisations. Develop proposals for improvements in sports governance and policy based on international and Latvian experience.
1.Able to argue about the strengths and weaknesses of sports governance and policy models using theoretical and practical justification. Analyse sports governance processes at various levels, from amateur clubs to international federations. Integrate ethical, strategy and policy knowledge to build sustainable, equitable and transparent sports organisations. Promotes professional, democratic and ethical leadership in sports leadership.
