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Course Code VQB7003
Course Title SPORTS ADMINISTRATION

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Explain several administration theories and analyze its
relationship with the functions of sport administrator
2. Apply the knowledge and administrative skills in sport
organizations
3. Demonstrate ideas and strategies to solve various issues in
sport administration
Synopsis After completing this course, students will be able to explain: the
meaning and theories of sport administration; functions of a sport
administrator; identify the similarities and differences between sport
administration and sport management. Students will explore some
areas included in sport administration such as: administration of
sport program; problem and challenges in sport administration;
identify the characteristics of an efficient and effective sport
organizations; execute a practical administration strategies; making
sure of effective communication processes; supervising and
controlling staff; providing logistical plan which include web sites
and information systems, store keeping, and yearly sport activities
scheduling. Finally, the course will investigate the trend and issues
in sport administration towards research in sport administration.
Main Reference 1) Russel H., Aaron C.T..Smith, Mathew N., & Bob. S.
(2015). Sport Management: Principles and Applications,
4th Ed. Routledge
2) Olympic Solidarity (2014) Sport Administration Manual.
International Olympic Committee. Calgary, Canada: Roger
Jackson & Associates Ltd.
3) Leonard, R. (2008). The Administrative Side of Coaching:
Applying Business Concepts to Athletic Program
Administration and Coaching, 2nd Ed.
4) Slack, Trevor & Parents Milena. M. (2005) Understanding
Sport Organisations: The application of organisation
theory. HPB-Ohio: Human Kinetics Publishes
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

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