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Current Issues in Sports Governance
F.C. Barcelona Universitas
  • Start Date: Open
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: eBooks


The topic of governance is increasingly the focus of debate in different sporting areas. Corruption, doping, refereeing, and the selection of playing surfaces are just some of the issues facing sports in the modern era.

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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and partnership.

The topic of governance is increasingly the focus of debate in different sporting areas. Corruption, doping, refereeing, and the selection of playing surfaces are just some of the issues facing sports in the modern era.

This course, designed by Robert Pielke, Jr., will help you understand the key elements of sports governance: institutions, expertise, accountability, and transparency.

Robert Pielke is a Ph.D. in Political Science and Professor of the Environmental Studies Program and member of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES).   This program was supervised by the social sciences area of Barça Universitas and developed through a collaboration between the indicated Expert and Universidad Siglo 21. If you have any specific doubts, do not hesitate to contact us.

Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

This fully online course is available in Englishy, Spanish, and Portugese.  The expected dedication time is 6-8 hours per week.

Course syllabus

Sports Governance

MODULE 1: Institutions
MODULE 2: Expertise
MODULE 3: Conflict of Interest & Good Governance
MODULE 4: Contemporary Issues, Putting the Pieces Together

 

F.C. Barcelona Universitas

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