International Sports and Olympic Movement

2021/2022

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Higher School of Law and Administration

Course type:

Elective course

When:

2 year, 1 module

Course Syllabus

Abstract

New-age international sports movement operates, based on certain ideals, principles, values, rules and standards. The international sports movement is managed by international sports organizations, which occupy a special place in the world of sports, shaping the dynamics of its development. Defining the key principles and setting the basic standards and rules at the international level they, in essence, create a single holistic system that covers all levels of sports management, from the global and regional to the national and local. Of course, the leadership is held by the Olympic movement, led by the IOC. For over 100 years, the IOC has been the driver of almost all key changes in the world of sports, being one of the most respected international organizations in the world. Candidates for a master's degree need to understand the place of international sports organizations in the world of sports, determine the role and importance of professional sports in the international sports movement, and study in detail the specialization of all key international sports organizations.

Learning Objectives

• New-age international sports movement operates, based on certain ideals, principles, values, rules and standards. The international sports movement is managed by international sports organizations, which occupy a special place in the world of sports, shaping the dynamics of its development. Defining the key principles and setting the basic standards and rules at the international level they, in essence, create a single holistic system that covers all levels of sports management, from the global and regional to the national and local. Of course, the leadership is held by the Olympic movement, led by the IOC. For over 100 years, the IOC has been the driver of almost all key changes in the world of sports, being one of the most respected international organizations in the world. Candidates for a master's degree need to understand the place of international sports organizations in the world of sports, determine the role and importance of professional sports in the international sports movement, and study in detail the specialization of all key international sports organizations.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Know the special terminology, including in English, used in scientific communications; conduct oral and written professional communication in a foreign language; have the skills to justify and coordinate strategic decisions in the context of uncertainties

Course Contents

• Theme 1 Development of sports management in the era of globalization
• Theme 2 Global Sports Management Models
• Theme 3 Sports management at the national level
• Theme 4 Management of international sports and entertainment events

Assessment Elements

• Workshop activity
  written works
• Oral Exam

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 1st module
  0.6 * Oral Exam + 0.4 * Workshop activity

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Flyvbjerg, B., Stewart, A., & Budzier, A. (2016). The Oxford Olympics Study 2016: Cost and Cost Overrun at the Games. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsarx&AN=edsarx.1607.04484
• Gauthier, R. (2017). The International Olympic Committee, Law, and Accountability. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1441275
• M.G. Higgins. (2019). Olympic Games. [N.p.]: Saddleback Educational Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2100950
• Scandizzo, P. L., & Pierleoni, M. R. (2018). Assessing the Olympic Games: The Economic Impact and beyond. Journal of Economic Surveys, 32(3), 649–682. https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.12213
• Новая корпоративная стратегия, Ансофф, И., 1999

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Cornwell, T. B. (2014). Sponsorship in Marketing : Effective Communication Through Sports, Arts and Events. Hoboken: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=815073
• Darren Heitner. (2019). How to Play the Game : What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know. [N.p.]: American Bar Association. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1839221
• ed. by D. Rogachev; O. Shevchenko - Sports Law in Russia. Monograph - Проспект - 2016 - ISBN: 978-5-392-21599-7 - Текст электронный // ЭБС Проспект - URL: http://ebs.prospekt.org/book/32972
• Kanosue, K., Kogiso, K., Oshimi, D., & Harada, M. (2015). Sports Management and Sports Humanities. Tokyo: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1027723