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IDRSA2003

Management in Physical Education and Sports

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Examination arrangement Home examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Spring: 2025-12-01

About

About the course

Course content

The students will gain an understanding of leadership in school and sports, as well as insight into the characteristics of traditional and modern forms of management and organization. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of objectives and goal realization in school and sports. The students will analyze both their own experiences, and how changes in society and organizations can influence practical leadership. Emphasis is placed on understanding culture and empowerment in school and sports.

Emphasis is placed on understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of leadership in light of internal organizational conditions and the organization’s external conditions. The students will analyze empirical relationships in light of scientifically based knowledge.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • through the presentation and review of key theories of central theories and approaches gain a basic understanding of practical management in physical eduation and sports.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use central theories and approaches to analyze actual issues in the area of physical education and sports.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of group discussion per week in the first half of the semester. The exam will be in the middle of the semester. Learning through practical activities is emphasized.

Compulsory assignments

  • Seminars

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the course.

Subject areas

  • Sport Science
  • Physical Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-11-12
Submission 2025-11-14
Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment