Overview
This module focuses specifically on the governance landscape in the sport and physical activity sector. It introduces the principles of sports governance, the most common organisational structures in the sector and the principal governance frameworks and legislation to which sports organisations adhere.
Details
- Format: Guided learning
- Cost: £350
- Duration: 40 - 50 hours of study (Next start October 2025)
- Discount for CGIUKI members
- Bursaries available
- No previous qualifications needed
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What you’ll learn
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Define sports governance and explain why it is important in sport.
- Identify the governance structures of sports organisations.
- Understand the roles of different types of sports organisations at national, regional and local levels.
- Know the legal and regulatory issues which impact on the governance of UK sports organisations and the codes that assist compliance.
- Understand the different approaches to sports governance adopted in the UK.
- Describe the way in which sport is governed at the international level and its relationship to UK sports organisations.
Suitable for
Anyone who has, or wants to have, governance responsibilities in a sports organisation, including:
- Company secretary or assistant company secretary
- Sports administrator
- Non-executive director
- Sports development officer
- Policy advisor
What you’ll get
- Registration, one exam and certification fees covered
- Digital copies of the syllabus, materials and study text
- Live study support webinars
- Access to online learning platform, where you can ask questions and discuss topics with other students
- CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
- MyCG access — member-exclusive online portal with past papers and mark schemes
- Access to a community of practice with like-minded professionals via our online learning management portal
- Networking opportunities for SGA bursary students
Bursary
We’re proud to offer free places on the Certificate in Sports Governance and individual modules via a bursary scheme from the Sports Governance Academy (SGA), our partnership with Sports England, UK Sport, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland.
Content
The module is an online learning component of a larger self-paced programme with e-learning content, self-assessments, knowledge check quizzes, real-world examples (practical case studies) and other online resources. It will also be supported by a schedule of live webinars with a tutor, group discussions and feedback on discussions and assessments.
Topics covered include |
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The sports governance landscape |
Definition of sports governance The evolution and importance of sports governance Comparison of sports governance in the UK with other countries The role of stakeholders in sports governance |
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Sports organisations and governance structures in the UK |
Types of sports organisations, including grassroots and community sport Governance structures in sports organisations The role of the board, members, executive directors and SMTs in sports organisations |
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Approaches to sports governance |
Top-down and bottom-up approaches The role of self-regulation and external regulation Mandated and voluntary standards in governance The importance of international regulation |
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Relevant legislation |
The legal framework for sports governance in the UK The role of government in sports governance The role of international and transnational regulation |
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