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DIRITTO SPORTIVO E MANAGEMENT DELLO SPORT
Module MANAGEMENT DELLO SPORT

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ANGELO GABRIELE CIRALDO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Learning objectives in this area may include understanding the basic principles of sports organisation, knowledge of various organisational structures in the field of sport, ability to analyse and evaluate sports management and policies, and awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the world of sport. In addition, learning outcomes could include the ability to plan and manage a sports organisation efficiently, as well as develop strategies for addressing problems and promoting the well-being of athletes and sport enthusiasts.

Course Structure

frontal lesson

Required Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the sport management module could include:

 1. Basic business management knowledge: it is useful to have an understanding of basic concepts such as marketing, finance, human resources and business strategy.

 2. Knowledge of the sport sector: familiarity with the sports industry, its main players, current trends and specific challenges of the sector.

 3. Analytical skills: to be able to analyse data, identify problems and develop effective solutions.

 4. Effective communication: ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner, both in writing and in speaking.

 5. Critical thinking: be able to critically assess complex situations and make informed decisions.

Attendance of Lessons

the frequency is suggested

Detailed Course Content

The concept of a company; The entrepreneur: definition and requirements; The business, craft and industrial entrepreneur; Family and marital enterprise.

Companies: definition and requirements; Partnerships; Capital companies; Cooperative societies; Sports associations.

Turnover; Invoice, receipt and receipt; Taxes and duties; VAT, VAT rates, VAT clearance; VAT split.

The annual financial statements: profit and loss account, balance sheet and notes.

The corporate bodies. Operating costs and multi-annual costs; Depreciation;

Tangible, intangible and financial assets; Receivables and payables; Share capital and its ideal parts.

The local public sports system: Municipalities, Provinces and Regions;

Sports associations, the establishment of sports associations, amateur sports clubs;

Articles of association;

The social functions: chairman, board of directors, college of auditors; college of arbitrators;

The Coni and the sports federations.

Sports marketing, marketing functions, the four basic levels of marketing;

Textbook Information

paper teaching materials

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

witten and oral final exam

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

What are the skills and characteristics required to successfully run a sports organisation?

How can you plan and organize a successful sporting event?

What are the most common challenges in sport management and how can they be tackled?

What strategies can be adopted to increase the participation and engagement of members within a sports club?

How should financial and human resources be managed in a sports organisation to maximise efficiency and productivity?

What is the importance of communication and leadership in sport management?

How can the effectiveness of marketing and promotion strategies used to promote a sports club be assessed?

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