Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Management of the Sports Organization
Course Code
LSPA_115
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Luika
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote students’ understanding of the process of setting up and managing a sports organisation, their legal framework.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquisition of study courses: management theory, legal basics, business basics, sports management, business management, sports and fitness training.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Characterise the system of State and non-governmental sports organizations in Latvia.
2.Name and describe legislation governing the establishment and operation of sports organizations
3.Describe the management process of the sports organization.
4.Name forms of legal responsibility in sport.
5.Explain contract law related to sport.
Skills
1.Define the goals and objectives of the sport organization.
2.Create a structure for the management system of a sports organization.
3.Carry out an evaluation of the work of the sports organization.
4.Identify strategic objectives and carry out SWOT analysis.
Competences
1.Analyse and evaluate the activities of a sports organization, identify problems and address them.
2.Select and analyse the legal aspects of the establishment and operation of sports organizations of different legal status.
3.Identify and analyse legal issues and problems related to the running of a sports organization.
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.
Legal aspects of the establishment and operation of a sports organisation |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student selects, describes on analyses the laws governing the operation of a sports organization |
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2.
Evaluation of the activities of a sports organization |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student researches and analyses the criteria for the development of the activities of a sports organization |
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3.
Development of a sports organisation management system |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Based on the theory, the student develops a theoretical model of the management system of a particular sports organization |
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4.
Seminar — legal framework for sport and sports rights |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student actively demonstrates knowledge of sports law and legal framework |
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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.
Services provided by sports organisations and liability of sports agents |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Research and analysis of services provided by sports organizations, contract law, dispute resolution, legal framework for sports agents, intellectual property and liability in sport |
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2.
Exam at the helm of a sports organization |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Exam on topics learned in the study course |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Assessment of study course – criteria, analysis thereof
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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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System of sports organizations in Latvia, its elements, legal basis for the establishment and operation thereof
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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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System of sports organizations in Latvia, its elements, legal basis for the establishment and operation thereof
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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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Sports organization planning, strategic planning, planning stages, goal formulation
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Sports organization planning, strategic planning, planning stages, goal formulation
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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SWOT analysis, direction of action to achieve objectives
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On site
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Auditorium
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Form and content of the strategic plan
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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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Organization of sporting organizations, development of management systems
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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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Sports legal framework in Latvia and the European Union as well as the world.
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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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Sports legal framework in Latvia and the European Union as well as the world.
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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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Regulation of national and international sports organizations.
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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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Regulation of national and international sports organizations.
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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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Employment in the field of sports law. Contracts with athletes, employment thereof.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Employment in the field of sports law. Contracts with athletes, employment thereof.
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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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Legal framework for sports agents.
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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 framework for sports agents.
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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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Disciplinary, civil, administrative, criminal liability in sport. Dispute resolution in sport. Influencing game results.
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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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Intellectual property in sport. Third-party property rights.
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Test
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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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Examination - exam on topics learned in the study course
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 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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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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System of sports organizations in Latvia, its elements, legal basis for the establishment and operation thereof
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Assessment of study course – criteria, analysis thereof
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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
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2
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Topics
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Sports organization planning, strategic planning, planning stages, goal formulation
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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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SWOT 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Form and content of the strategic plan
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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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Organization of sporting organizations, development of management systems
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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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Sports legal framework in Latvia and the European Union as well as the world.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Regulation of national and international sports organizations.
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|
Employment in the field of sports law. Contracts with athletes, employment thereof.
|
-
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
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2
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Topics
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Legal framework for sports agents.
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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
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2
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Topics
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Intellectual property in sport. Third-party property rights.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Examination - exam on topics learned in the study course
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andrew, Damon P.S. (2020). Research methods and design in sport management. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
2.
Contemporary sport management. (2025). Champaign IL. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
3.
Eiropas komisija (2007). Baltā grāmata par sportu. (Akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Kameņecka – Usova M., Zalcmane K. (2023). Sporta tiesības. SIA “Drukātava”.
5.
Kalve I. (2005). Apseglot pārmaiņau vējus. Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība. SIA “Biznesa augstskola “Turība” (Akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Par Sporta politikas pamatnostādnēm 2022. -2027.gadam
7.
LR Saeima (1992). Civillikums
8.
LR.Saeima (2018). Administratīvās atbildības likums.
Additional Reading
1.
Forands I. Red. (1994). Latvijas sporta vēsture. Rīga.
2.
LR MK. (2001). Noteikumi par sporta speciālistu sertifikācijas kārtību un sporta speciālistam noteiktajām prasībām (Noteikumi Nr. 77)
3.
LR MK. (2003). Latvijas Nacionālās sporta padomes nolikums (Noteikumi Nr. 422)
4.
LR MK. (2006). Kārtība, kādā pasākuma organizators nodrošina neatliekamo medicīnisko palīdzību publiskā pasākumā (Noteikumi Nr. 526)
5.
LR MK. (2007). Noteikumi par publiska pasākuma organizatora civiltiesiskās atbildības obligāto apdrošināšanu (Nr. 298)
6.
LR MK. (2009). Bērnu nometņu organizēšanas un darbības kārtība (Noteikumi Nr. 981)
7.
LR MK. (2009). Sporta federāciju atzīšanas un atzīto sporta federāciju kontroles kārtība (Noteikumi Nr.1396)
8.
Luika S. Inovatīvs Latvijas sporta nozares stratēģiskās plānošanas modelis. Promocijas darbs
9.
Ukolovs V.F. (2006). Vadības teorija. Rīga: Jumava
Other Information Sources
1.
IZM
2.
Olimpiade
3.
lsfp
4.
ECSuitable for English stream