b5130 Basics of Management in Sport

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025

The course is not taught in autumn 2025

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Oldřich Racek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Oldřich Racek, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The "Fundamentals of Management in Sport" course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of management principles as applied in the context of the sports industry. Through a series of 13 two-hour seminars, students will explore key concepts, theories, and practices in sport management, enabling them to develop essential skills for effective leadership and decision-making in sports organizations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- define management, sport management and its importance in various organizational contexts;
- explain the development of management theories and their implications for modern organizations;
- identify the key roles and functions of managers at different organizational levels;
- differentiate between strategic, tactical and operational planning;
- create effective goals, objectives and action plans;
- evaluate the decision-making process and apply decision-making models to practical scenarios;
- analyze different types of organizational structures, their advantages and disadvantages;
- explain the concept of organizational culture and its impact on employee behavior and performance;
- to design an organizational structure that will be in aligned with the specific goals of a sports organization;
- identify strategies for motivating individuals and teams in a diverse workplace;
- apply effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead and inspire teams;
- explain the process of recruitment, selection and placement of employees and their specifics in sport;
- apply time management techniques to increase personal and professional productivity;
- analyze the components of a strategic plan, including mission, vision, and SWOT analysis;
- develop a basic strategic plan for a sport organization with consideration of internal and external factors.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Management.
  • 2. Planning and Decision Making.
  • 3. Organising and organisational structure.
  • 4. Leadership and motivation.
  • 5. Communication and conflict resolution.
  • . 6. Human Resource Management.
  • 7. Time management.
  • 8. Strategic management and planning.
Literature
  • Contemporary sport management. Edited by Paul Mark Pedersen. 4th ed. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2011, xvii, 461. ISBN 9780736081672. info
  • HOYE, Russell. Sport management : principles and applications. 1st pub. Oxford: Elsevier, 2006, viii, 229. ISBN 0750666765. info
  • JAY, Ros and Richard TEMPLAR. Velká kniha manažerských dovedností. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2006, 514 s. ISBN 9788024712796. info
  • DONELLY, James, H.; James, L. GIBSON and John, M. IVANCEVICH. Management. Praha: Grada, 1997, 821 pp. ISBN 80-7169-422-3. info
Teaching methods
Teaching is conducted in the form of seminars
- project-oriented teaching (analysis of case studies)
- practical teaching (worksheets, group work, brainstorming, role play...)
- group discussions and group problem solving
- indirect teaching (self-study of recommended literature, completion of worksheets)
- interactive curriculum
Assessment methods
Successful completion of all interim required assignments given to students.
Presentation of the group project.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.

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