first cycle, Master
Sports Governance
Niveau
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• will be able to explain and critically discuss core concepts underpinning the governance of modern global sports, including ideas related to autonomy, neutrality and the overall structure of sports.
• will be able to critically evaluate good governance practices and plan the implementation of sports governance principles in practice.
• will be able to reflect critically on institutions and regularities as well as socio-political contexts of European and international sports and cultural policy.
• will be able to explain and critically discuss core concepts underpinning the governance of modern global sports, including ideas related to autonomy, neutrality and the overall structure of sports.
• will be able to critically evaluate good governance practices and plan the implementation of sports governance principles in practice.
• will be able to reflect critically on institutions and regularities as well as socio-political contexts of European and international sports and cultural policy.
Prerequisites for the course
not applicable
Course content
Key concepts underpinning global sports governance – including autonomy, neutrality and structural issues – are presented and critically discussed. Principles and concepts of good governance are discussed, and students reflect on the practical implementation of such standards. The overall structure of global sports is likewise presented and analyzed.
Recommended specialist literature
Belcastro, F. (2023). A Game of Politics? International Sport Organisations and the Role of Sport in International Politics. The International Spectator.
Freeburn, L. (2018). Regulating International Sport. Brill.
Garcia, B. & Smokvina, V. (2026). (eds.). The European Model of Sport
Hallmann, K. & Petry, K. (2013). Comparative Sport Development. Springer
Henry, I. & Ko, L.-M. (2014). (eds.). Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy. London: Routledge.
Sport, Law, Policy and Diplomacy Journal
International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics
Freeburn, L. (2018). Regulating International Sport. Brill.
Garcia, B. & Smokvina, V. (2026). (eds.). The European Model of Sport
Hallmann, K. & Petry, K. (2013). Comparative Sport Development. Springer
Henry, I. & Ko, L.-M. (2014). (eds.). Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy. London: Routledge.
Sport, Law, Policy and Diplomacy Journal
International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
2
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
seminar
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
2