2025
Organization of Sport
Name: Organization of Sport
Code: DES15019L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Human Kinetics
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
In terms of learning objectives, we aim for students to achieve:
1) Know the global context and general notions of sports organization;
2) Understand basic concepts about the general framework of the organization of the sports system;
3) Analyze the missions, objectives and responsibilities relating to the institutional structure that promotes competitive and recreational sports and physical activity practices in Portugal;
4) Master the characteristics of the public, associative and private organization of sport;
5) Characterize the organizational models of the main international sports systems.
6) Identify the organizational dynamics of sport in Europe and in the CPLP;
7) Acquire the critical ability to collect, interpret and communicate ideas, information and scientific knowledge, in written and oral form, organized in a coherent and logical way, on topics included in this curricular unit.
1) Know the global context and general notions of sports organization;
2) Understand basic concepts about the general framework of the organization of the sports system;
3) Analyze the missions, objectives and responsibilities relating to the institutional structure that promotes competitive and recreational sports and physical activity practices in Portugal;
4) Master the characteristics of the public, associative and private organization of sport;
5) Characterize the organizational models of the main international sports systems.
6) Identify the organizational dynamics of sport in Europe and in the CPLP;
7) Acquire the critical ability to collect, interpret and communicate ideas, information and scientific knowledge, in written and oral form, organized in a coherent and logical way, on topics included in this curricular unit.
Contents
1. Global Context of Sports Organizations
2. General notions of the Sports System
2.1. Sports system characteristics and concepts
2.2. Operators of the national sports system
3. The Public Organization of Sport
3.1. The international sports organization
3.2. National sport structures
4. The Sports Associative Organization
4.1. International associative movement
4.2. Sports associations in Portugal
5. The Sports Business Organization
5.1. Sports joint stock companies (SADs)
5.1. Commercial companies
6. International Sports Systems
6.1. In the European territorial space
6.2. In the space of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP)
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes are plenary and eminently expository. Theoretical-practical classes seek to apply theoretical knowledge and are based on the scientific method, valuing information research, interpretation of results and a critical attitude and scientific rigor in students.
Student-centered teaching model making the relationships between the curriculum and its applicability to real problems implicit. We highlight:
a) application and understanding exercises, case studies, debates and video viewing;
b) articulation between moments of speech and audiovisual resources that facilitate understanding, attention and involve the active participation of students;
c) use of interactive digital resources;
d) collaborative approach based on team-based learning, to analyze/discuss various themes;
e) articulation between teaching and research, publicizing R&D projects and providing student participation in them;
f) situated learning, through carrying out application work
Student-centered teaching model making the relationships between the curriculum and its applicability to real problems implicit. We highlight:
a) application and understanding exercises, case studies, debates and video viewing;
b) articulation between moments of speech and audiovisual resources that facilitate understanding, attention and involve the active participation of students;
c) use of interactive digital resources;
d) collaborative approach based on team-based learning, to analyze/discuss various themes;
e) articulation between teaching and research, publicizing R&D projects and providing student participation in them;
f) situated learning, through carrying out application work
Assessment
The evaluation considers the following parameters in the final classification:
To be continued:
» 20% for participation and attendance (greater than 75%);
» 30% for group or individual task(s);
» 50% for final individual work.
By final exam:
» 50% for group or individual task(s);
» 50% for final individual work.
In both processes, a minimum grade of 9.5 in the task(s) and work.
To be continued:
» 20% for participation and attendance (greater than 75%);
» 30% for group or individual task(s);
» 50% for final individual work.
By final exam:
» 50% for group or individual task(s);
» 50% for final individual work.
In both processes, a minimum grade of 9.5 in the task(s) and work.
Teaching Staff
- Mário Rui Coelho Teixeira [responsible]
Certificações
