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Course Code VQX7002
Course Title SPORT LEADERSHIP

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Explain the theories of leadership and analyze its relationship
with sport administration and sport management.
2. Apply the knowledge and leadership skills in sports
organizations.
3. Demonstrate ideas and strategies to develop leadership in
sport.
Synopsis Students will be able to evaluate leadership theories, analyse
leadership styles, investigate contemporary thinking on leadership;
and how leadership roles are changing; identify ways leadership in
sport organizations can positively affect communities; develop
leadership models for effective organizations; and formulate a
personal and professional growth plan as a sport leader. This
course will also develop and implement effective strategies to
maximize leadership and organizational effectiveness. As future
leaders, this course will ensure that all students master the skills of
problem solving and decision making for organization.

Main Reference 1. O’Boyle, I.; Murray, D. & Cummins, P. (Ed.) (2015) Leadership
in Sport. London and New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis
Group.
2. Olympic Solidarity (2014) Sport Administration Manual.
International Olympic Committee. Calgary, Canada: Roger
Jackson & Associates Ltd.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Soft Skills Leadership skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving,
Communication Skills, Teamwork

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