Professionalisation of sports organisations

Teacher(s)

Lefebvre Arthur;

Language

French

Main themes

• The different forms of sports organisation (professional leagues, professional clubs, amateur clubs, sports federations, fitness centres, sports companies, etc.)
• The strategy, objectives and performance of sports organisations
• Fundamentals of the structure of sports organisations
• The external environment of sports organisations
• Inter-organisational relations in sport
• The life cycle of sports organisations
• The culture of sports organisations
• Innovation and change in sports organisations
• Decision-making processes in sports organisations
• Conflict, power and politics in sports organisations

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Explain the development of management and organisational theories and their application to sport (1.1, 1.2, 4.1) Explain and use organisational theories as applied to sports management (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 7.2, 7.3) Explain the different components of organisational performance models in sport (1.1., 1.2., 4.1 , 7.2, 7.3) Identify and analyse different forms of sports organisations (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1 , 7.2 and 7.3) Define and analyse the constituent elements of a sports organisation (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 4.1, 7.2, 7.3) Define and analyse the components of organisational culture (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 7.2, 7.3) Define and analyse the external environment of sports organisations (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 7.2, 7.3) Define, describe and analyse the management of change, conflict and decision making in sports organisations (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 4.2, 7.2, 7.3) Define, describe and analyse forms of innovation in sports organisations Define, describe and analyse forms of innovation in sports organisations (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 7.2, 7.3)

Content

During this teaching unit, students study the different forms of sports organizations: professional leagues and clubs, amateur clubs, federations, fitness centers, companies in the sports sector, etc. The course covers strategy, objectives, and performance of these organizations, as well as the fundamentals of their structure, their external environment, and inter-organizational relationships in sports. It also addresses the lifecycle and culture of sports organizations, innovation and change, decision-making processes, as well as conflicts, power, and politics that influence them.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to explain the evolution of management and organizational theories and their applications to sports, as well as use these theories in the field of sports management. They will be able to explain the components of organizational performance models and identify, analyze, and position different forms of sports organizations. Students will be capable of defining and analyzing the elements that make up a sports organization, including its organizational culture and external environment. Finally, they will master the analysis of change management, conflicts, decision-making, and innovation within sports organizations.

Teaching methods

Lectures; internal and external interventions at UCLouvain; individual or group work, in class or at home; flipped classroom; case studies and role-playing. 

Evaluation methods

☒ The course assessment is an individual oral exam. Additional details about the conduct of the oral exam will be communicated on Moodle.
Weighting / possible weight: In case of unexcused absence, the final grade will be weighted proportionally to the percentage of attendance.
☒ Conditions of participation:
The evaluation of the teaching unit is continuous and based on active participation in the sessions, which are essential learning activities for developing the targeted skills.
Attendance at classes is mandatory. In case of unexcused absence from a session, the final grade is weighted proportionally to the attendance rate. Three tardies are equivalent to an unexcused absence. The student is considered late until attendance is taken; afterward, they will be marked absent.
An absence may be considered validly justified if it is based on an acceptable reason verified by the jury president, such as a medical certificate, a death, or participation in a funeral. Any absence must be justified according to the applicable departmental procedure:
https://www.uclouvain.be/fsm-cm
In the event of a valid justification for an evaluation activity absence, a makeup session may be organized if the material, pedagogical, and human conditions permit.
An absence is considered unjustified if it is not covered by a valid justification or if the applicable departmental procedure has not been followed. Any unjustified absence from an evaluation activity results in a record of absence for the relevant assessment.
In accordance with Articles 72 and 73 of the RGEE, regular participation in learning activities is a prerequisite for access to the evaluation. For this teaching unit, at least 60% attendance at sessions is required. When this threshold is not met, regardless of the reason, the instructor will propose to the restricted jury, or failing that, to the jury, to oppose the student's registration for the evaluation. The decision rests with the restricted jury, or failing that, the jury. If the registration for the evaluation has already been submitted, this opposition cancels it. 

Other information

This course is strictly reserved for FSM students. It is not open to other UCLouvain students.

Faculty or entity

> FSM