Governance and leadership in sport

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

• Describe the role of governance in sport and its importance in ensuring the proper management of sports organisations in a context of professionalisation (1.1., 1.2., 4., 1. 5., 4.1., 7.2.)
• Explain the theoretical foundations of sports governance and their influence on governance practices in various sports organisations (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2)
• Explain the regulatory framework specific to not-for-profit sports associations (asbl) and its implications for governance (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2.)
• Identify the different governance models and structures in sport (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 4.3., 7.2.)
• Describe the role, functions and performance of the board of directors (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2)
• Explain the concepts of collaborative governance and shared leadership and how they influence the governance of sport (1.1., 1.2., 1.4., 1 .5., 4.1., 7.2.)
• Analyse the risks associated with managing sports organisations and how governance can help to manage them effectively (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2.)
• Describe the role and responsibilities of the President in the governance of a sports organisation (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2.).
• Explain the principles of shared leadership and understand how they can contribute to effective governance in sport (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 7.2.)
• Identify, explain and apply the principles of good governance in different sports organisations (1.1., 1.2., 1.5., 4.1., 4.3., 4.5, 7. 1., 7. 2 ,7.3., 7 .4)