SSS/FSM Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (FSM)
SSH/IACS Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACCHOS)
SSH/LRIM Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM)
Présentation | Biography
Arthur Lefebvre est professeur de gouvernance et management du sport à la Faculté des sciences de la motricité (FSM) et co-directeur du Sport Management UCLouvain – Olympic Research Centre. Il est membre de l’Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACS) et du Louvain Research Institute for Organizations and Management (LouRIM). Ses recherches portent principalement sur la gouvernance et les relations inter-organisationnelles. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux dynamiques de gouvernance, au leadership et au management stratégique dans les organisations sportives.
Arthur Lefebvre is a professor of sport governance and management at the Faculty of movement and rehabilitation sciences (FSM) and co-director of the Sport Management UCLouvain – Olympic Research Centre. He is a member of the Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACS) and the Louvain Research Institute for Organizations and Management (LouRIM). His research focuses primarily on governance and inter-organizational relationships. He is particularly interested in governance dynamics, leadership, and strategic management in sport organizations.
Fonctions internes et externes | Internal and external roles
- Co-directeur du Sport Management UCLouvain – Olympic Research Centre | Co-director of Sport Management UCLouvain – Olympic Research Centre
- Membre du Groupe interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur la Socialisation, l'Education et la Formation (Girsef) | Member of Groupe interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur la Socialisation, l'Education et la Formation (Girsef)
- Membre de HEPA Europe (European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity) | Member of HEPA Europe (European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity)
Social networks
Learning units for 2025
| Label | Code |
|---|---|
| Collective sports | LEPHY1105 |
| Games and team sports part 1 | LEPHY1230 |
| Games and team sports part 2 | LEPHY1231 |
| Economic, institutional and legal foundations of sport | LEPHY1248 |
| Self-defence | LEPHY1250 |
| Motor skills data collection method | LEPHY2106 |
| Stage 1 (150h) | LEPHY2110 |
| Professionalisation of sports organisations | LEPHY2112 |
Publications representatives | Selected publications
Barros, K., Lefebvre, A., Geidne, S., Bardid, F., Grieco, S., Johnson, S., Kokko, S., Lambe, B., Lane, A., Ooms, L., Seghers, J., Sevdalis, V., Vuillemin, A., Tezier, B., & Van Hoye, A. (2025). Sports coaches’ perception of health promotion: An exploratory study regarding philosophies, actions, barriers, and strategies. Health Promotion International, 40(4), daaf099. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf099
Lefebvre, A., Parent, M. M., Taks, M., Naraine, M. L., Séguin, B., & Hoye, R. (2023). Aligning governance, brand governance and social media strategies for improved organizational performance: A qualitative comparative analysis of national sport organizations. Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/SBM-03-2023-0031
Lefebvre, A., Zeimers, G., Helsen, K., Corthouts, J., Scheerder, J., & Zintz, T. (2023). Better Governance and Sport Innovation within Sport Organizations. Journal of Global Sport Management, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2023.2228833
Lefebvre, A., Zeimers, G., Rihoux, B., & Zintz, T. (2022). Organizational Resources and Collaboration between Sport Clubs: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Sport Management, 170–190. https://internationaljournalofsportmanagement.com/organizational-resources-and-collaboration-between-sport-clubs-a-qualitative-comparative-analysis/
Lefebvre, A., Zeimers, G., & Zintz, T. (2021). Local sport club presidents’ perceptions of collaboration with sport federations. Managing Sport and Leisure, 28(4), 427–441. https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2021.1928536