Sport governance and policy at the global and local levels;
structures and processes that govern sports organizations at
international sports federations, professional leagues, and
nations' ministries of sport and culture; and information on
equitable and fair programming in non-profit and for-profit
sport organizations using principles of democracy.
Athena Title
Sport Policy and Governance
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to define important terms related to sport policy and governance.
Students will be able to identify elements of by-laws for sport organizations.
Students will be able to discuss the structures and processes of sports organizations.
Students will be able to describe the characteristics of effective and efficient management of sports organizations.
Students will be able to summarize the research literature on effective methods and communication strategies to advance sports organization goals and objectives.
Students will be able to discuss international variations in sport policy and governance, including national governments sport policies.
Topical Outline
I. Sport policy and governance: Definitions, development of constitution and bylaws for sport organizations. Strategic
management and policy.
II. Management activities and governance. Policy and governance at local and global institutions: community, higher education, international sport federations and professional leagues.
III. Comparative perspectives on sport policy and governance across selected countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas.
