Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Organization of Sports Competitions and Events
Course Code
LSPA_499
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Monta Jakovļeva
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students’ understanding of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for the activities of the manager by learning the process of managing sporting events, their legal framework, planning, implementing and analysing the conduct of sporting events, as well as motivating students to engage in the management of sporting events.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successful study course acquisition and use of acquired knowledge, skills and competences requires prerequisites in study courses in General pedagogy, Psychology, Management theory and Project development.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name and explain the regulatory framework for organising sports competitions
2.Name and describe the nature of public relations, tools, methods, audience classification
3.Name and explain general principles, tasks of volunteering
Skills
1.Create competition Regulation, Discovery scenario, and estimate
2.To develop public relations, to use relevant public relations methods for the relevant target group, to apply public relations instruments
3.Create a volunteering manager in the field of sport
Competences
1.Plan and implement events/activities related to the preparation of the competition, as well as post-competition activities for reporting
2.Choose and create a public relations plan, choose the optimal methods for implementing public relations
3.Use the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for voluntary sports work
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Competition Regulation |
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Test
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Independent work - to develop specific sports competitions: 1) sports competition regulations; 2) sports competition opening scenario; 3) edition estimate related to the organisation of competitions |
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2.
Development of a sports project |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Develop a project for a sporting event |
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3.
Preparation of sporting events |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Preparation of presentations relating to sporting events |
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4.
Review and evaluation of the public Relations Strategy |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Prepare a presentation on the subject of the study course |
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5.
Support for volunteering in sport |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Reasoned essay |
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6.
Participation in the organisation of a sporting event, evaluation thereof |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Presentation - Organization/evaluation of the event |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Organisation of sports competitions |
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Test
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2.
Attendance, evaluation of the sporting event |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independent work - student performs detailed evaluation of sports event |
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3.
Planning and conducting of public relations campaigns |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test - planning and managing public relations |
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4.
Organisation of sports competitions and events |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Exam includes topics: Module 1. Organisation of sports competitions , module 2. Public relations module 3. Volunteering in sport |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The nature of the organisation of sports competitions, its characteristics. Basic English terms
Description
Describe the concepts “sport”, “sports competitions”, their nature and management functions |
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Regulatory framework for sports competitions.
Description
To explain and analyse the regulatory framework for sports competitions |
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Regulatory framework for sports competitions.
Description
To explain and analyse the regulatory framework for sports competitions |
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preparation of sports competition regulations
Description
Basic requirements for the establishment of the Sports competition Regulation |
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Preparation of sports competition regulations
Description
Basic requirements for the establishment of the Sports competition Regulation |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Opening scenario for sports competitions
Description
Basic principles for creating a Sporting competition Discovery scenario |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Opening scenario for sports competitions
Description
Basic principles for creating a Sporting competition Discovery scenario |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Publication estimates for organising sports competitions
Description
Preparation of an estimate of expenditure. Funding positions |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Publication estimates for organising sports competitions
Description
Preparation of an estimate of expenditure. Funding positions |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management of sporting events
Description
Planning, organization and conducting of sporting events |
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Content and methods of conducting sporting events.
Description
Explain the tasks and methods to be implemented by a sporting event |
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Laws and regulations relating to the organisation of sporting events.
Description
To explain and analyse the laws and regulations governing the organization of sports events |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning of sporting events, physical activities and sports days
Description
Sports event planning work |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Laws and regulations relating to the organisation of sporting events.
Description
To explain and analyse the laws and regulations governing the organization of sports events |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Measure Regulation and scenario building
Description
Create a rules and disclosure scenario for sporting events |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of sporting events.
Description
Organization of sporting events, physical activities and sports days. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of the management of sporting events.
Description
SVID analysis, direction of action to achieve objectives. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of the management of sporting events.
Description
SVID analysis, direction of action to achieve objectives. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Characterisation of volunteering. Basic English terms
Description
Development and situation of volunteering in sport in Latvia and the world. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History and development of volunteering
Description
Historical aspects of volunteering. Volunteer at Olympics |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal aspects of volunteering.
Description
Laws and regulations relating to volunteering. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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European volunteering.
Description
Opportunities for international projects in volunteering in sport. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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European volunteering.
Description
Opportunities for international projects in volunteering in sport. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of sporting events.
Description
Organization of sporting events, physical activities and sports days. |
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Test-Sport sequencing planning
Description
Mid-semester examination - planning and organisation of sports competitions |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of sporting events.
Description
Organization of sporting events, physical activities and sports days. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of sporting events.
Description
Organization of sporting events, physical activities and sports days. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation for volunteering.
Description
Research into the motivation of young people to participate in volunteering. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation for volunteering.
Description
Research into the motivation of young people to participate in volunteering. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Involvement of young people in organising and conducting sporting events.
Description
Involvement of young people in organizing and conducting sporting events. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Involvement of young people in organising and conducting sporting events.
Description
Involvement of young people in organizing and conducting sporting events. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Experience of volunteering in sport.
Description
Evaluation of volunteering carried out, SVID analysis. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Experience of volunteering in sport.
Description
Evaluation of volunteering carried out, SVID analysis. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The necessity and nature of public relations
Description
Analysis of the nature of public relations |
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The role of the manager in public relations.
Description
The role of public relations in the work of managers is explained. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Duties of PR specialists.
Description
Public relations duties of sports specialists discussed |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Duties of PR specialists.
Description
Public relations duties of sports specialists discussed |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public relations space at the company.
Description
The place of allied relations within the company has been studied and explained. Forms of internal PR communications |
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Modern developments in public relations
Description
Identify the strategic challenges of public relations and modern developments |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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PR strategy
Description
Develop a public relations plan, prepare information for the media (press release) |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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PR methods
Description
Explain best PR methods. Choose optimal methods for PR |
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Instruments for public relations.
Description
Public relations tools explained to target audience - press release |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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PR methods
Description
Explain best PR methods. Choose optimal methods for PR |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Instruments for public relations.
Description
Public relations tools explained to target audience - press release |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Description of the press release
Description
The importance of press release has been analysed and substantiated. A look at examples of public relations practices. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning and conducting of public relations campaigns
Description
Public relations planning and management work described |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning and conducting of public relations campaigns
Description
Public relations planning and management work described |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Exam - Organisation of sports competitions and events
Description
Exam on all topics learned in the study course |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The nature of the organisation of sports competitions, its characteristics. Basic English terms
Description
Describe the concepts “sport”, “sports competitions”, their nature and management functions |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Regulatory framework for sports competitions.
Description
To explain and analyse the regulatory framework for sports competitions |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Preparation of sports competition regulations
Description
Basic requirements for the establishment of the Sports competition Regulation |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Opening scenario for sports competitions
Description
Basic principles for creating a Sporting competition Discovery scenario |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Publication estimates for organising sports competitions
Description
Preparation of an estimate of expenditure. Funding positions |
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Management of sporting events
Description
Planning, organization and conducting of sporting events |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Content and methods of conducting sporting events.
Description
Explain the tasks and methods to be implemented by a sporting event |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Laws and regulations relating to the organisation of sporting events.
Description
To explain and analyse the laws and regulations governing the organization of sports events |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Laws and regulations relating to the organisation of sporting events.
Description
To explain and analyse the laws and regulations governing the organization of sports events |
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
|
Planning of sporting events, physical activities and sports days
Description
Sports event planning work |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
|
Measure Regulation and scenario building
Description
Create a rules and disclosure scenario for sporting events |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Evaluation of the management of sporting events.
Description
SVID analysis, direction of action to achieve objectives. |
-
Test
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Test-Sport sequencing planning
Description
Mid-semester examination - planning and organisation of sports competitions |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Part 2
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of volunteering. Basic English terms
Description
Development and situation of volunteering in sport in Latvia and the world. |
|
History and development of volunteering
Description
Historical aspects of volunteering. Volunteer at Olympics |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Legal aspects of volunteering.
Description
Laws and regulations relating to volunteering. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Coordination of volunteering.
Description
Duties of volunteering coordinator, evaluation of volunteering. |
|
European volunteering.
Description
Opportunities for international projects in volunteering in sport. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Organisation of sporting events.
Description
Organization of sporting events, physical activities and sports days. |
|
Motivation for volunteering.
Description
Research into the motivation of young people to participate in volunteering. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Involvement of young people in organising and conducting sporting events.
Description
Involvement of young people in organizing and conducting sporting events. |
|
Experience of volunteering in sport.
Description
Evaluation of volunteering carried out, SVID analysis. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The necessity and nature of public relations
Description
Analysis of the nature of public relations |
|
The role of the manager in public relations.
Description
The role of public relations in the work of managers is explained. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Duties of PR specialists.
Description
Public relations duties of sports specialists discussed |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Public relations space at the company.
Description
The place of allied relations within the company has been studied and explained. Forms of internal PR communications |
|
Modern developments in public relations
Description
Identify the strategic challenges of public relations and modern developments |
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2
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PR strategy
Description
Develop a public relations plan, prepare information for the media (press release) |
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PR methods
Description
Explain best PR methods. Choose optimal methods for PR |
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Instruments for public relations.
Description
Public relations tools explained to target audience - press release |
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2
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Planning and conducting of public relations campaigns
Description
Public relations planning and management work described |
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2
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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2
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Public relations in crisis situations.
Description
Explained and analysed how to choose and develop public relations in crisis situations |
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Test
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2
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Exam - Organisation of sports competitions and events
Description
Exam on all topics learned in the study course |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Praude.V. (2012) Menedžments 1.grāmata.Rīga:"BURTENE". (akcpetējams izdevums)
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Praude.V. (2012) Menedžments 2.grāmata.Rīga: "BURTENE". (akcpetējams izdevums)
3.
Rurāne M. (2002) Uzņēmējdarbības organizēšana un plānošana. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība (akcpetējams izdevums)
4.
Nākotnē stratēģiski pieprasītākās prasmes Latvijā (2013). Projektu un kvalitātes vadība. Rīga (akcpetējams izdevums)
5.
Brīvprātīgā darba organizēšana pašvaldībā: rokasgrāmata pašvaldību darbiniekiem. (2011) (akcpetējams izdevums)
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Mauliņa, D., Grīntāle, I. (2011) Brīvprātīgā darba organizēšanas Rokasgrāmata: 7 soļi.Biedrība „brīvprātīgais.lv”. (akcpetējams izdevums)
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Kazaka O. (2019) „Pirmā PR grāmata”. Rīga.
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Derkevica - Pilskunga J. , Bunkus J. (2023) Komunikācija. Izd. SIA Biznesa augstskola Turība. 206.lpp.
Additional Reading
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Edeirs Dž. (2007) Iedvesmojošais līderis: Kā motivēt, iedrošināt un gūt panākumus. Rīga: SIA Lietišķās informācijas dienests (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Managing Sport Events. Human Kinetics. 2024. p. 312
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Nemateriālais kultūras mantojums pasākumos:padomnieks pasākumu rīkotājiem (2017) Vidzemes Augstskolas Sociālo, ekonomisko un hyn,manitāro pētījumu institūts.
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Luika S. (2012) Inovatīvs Latvijas sporta nozares stratēģiskās plānošanas modelis. Promocijas darbs. Rīga: LSPA. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Herbsts D. (2006) "Sabiedriskās attiecības." Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Veinberga S. (2004) "Publiskās attiecības. Teorija un prakse." Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. (akceptējams izdevums)
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LR MK noteikumi saistīti ar sporta pasākumu vadību
Other Information Sources
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Brīvprātīgie