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Call For Applications: Master’s Degree “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organisation and Management of Olympic Events”

1st semester: 15/9 – 18/11/2023, 2nd semester: 7/4 – 9/6/2024

Application deadline: 30 April 2023

IOA, Campus

The Department of Sports Organization and Management (in Sparta-Greece) of the University of Peloponnese in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy organizes for the Academic year of 2023-2024 the Master’s Degree Programme.

The Master’s Degree Programme in Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level and is supported by the Olympic Solidarity (International Olympic Committee) with a number of scholarships. The educational programme is based on the three pillars of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports, and Culture, which constitute the foundation of Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy.

The philosophy of the programme is consistent with the philosophy of the Olympic Movement for the diffusion of the Olympic ideal worldwide, the promotion of knowledge and research in Olympic issues and global participation.

POSTGRADUATE TITLE
The Master’s degree Programme’s title is “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events” (MSc).

OBJECTIVES

  • The promotion of knowledge and research on issues of Olympic philosophy and Olympic Pedagogy, Olympic Education, organization and management of Olympic Games, Mega events and in general Olympic and sport studies.
  • To provide students with specialized knowledge at a postgraduate level on issues related to Olympic Studies as well as the necessary means for their academic, professional or research career.
  • To provide a specialized workforce that will organize and direct Olympic and athletic institutions, promote the growth of programmes of Olympic education on an international level and contribute to the creation of a scientific background for the growth and organization of sports.

APPLICATIONS

The following categories of students may be admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme: bachelor degree holders from Greek and foreign Higher Educational Institutions, preferably officials of National Olympic Academies, National Olympic Committees, the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, National Federations and EU Committees for Education, Culture and Sport or researchers of Centers for Olympic Studies, Schools of Sports Organization and Management, Physical Education, Journalism, Economic Faculties, Pedagogy  Faculties, Humanities and other Departments, as well as corresponding Departments of recognized institutions of equivalent status in Greece and abroad. The number of students is limited to forty (40).

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The duration of the programme is three (3) semesters. Students are required to attend two semesters (winter and summer, 9 weeks per semester) of lectures in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master thesis at the student’s place.

LOCATION

The programme will take place in Ancient Olympia, in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy, and in the facilities of the University of Peloponnese in Sparta.

Kindly note that, in both, Ancient Olympia and Sparta students are allocated in twin rooms.

TEACHING PROGRAMME
The presence of the students at all the lectures is mandatory and the submission of module assignments and examinations at the end of each semester as well as the dissertation project at the end of the 3rd semester will determine the success of the participants in this programme.  All lectures are held in English language.

1st Semester
Mandatory Modules   
1.    The history and philosophy of sport in Antiquity: the birth of sport and its evolution
2.    The modern Olympic Games (revival, historic development of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games – social, political and cultural aspects of the Olympic Games – Olympic Institutions – Olympic Law)
3.    Sport and Ethics – Olympic Philosophy
4.    Olympic Pedagogy I: Development and implementation of Olympic education programmes in schools
5.    Research methods in Social Sciences and Olympic Studies

2nd Semester
Mandatory Modules   
1.    Olympic Pedagogy II: Development and implementation of Olympic education programmes in schools
2.    Olympic Games and major sports events: Organization and management
3.    Sports marketing and Olympic sponsoring

  Optional Modules (2 from below)  
1.    Olympic Movement and International relations
2.    Integrity in sport
3.    Strategic and operational planning of major sports events
4.     Financial management of sports organizations
5.    Sport policies

3rd semester
Preparation, submission and presentation of Master’s Thesis.   

TUITION FEES & BOARDING COST
The tuition fees for the programme payable by the students are 5.000,00 Euros (cost per student) for the three semesters. (They are due and payable in three (3) installments, before the beginning of each semester. Additionally, the cost of full boarding at the IOA premises costs 3.500,00 Euros in total for both semesters.                                                                                                                                                     

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2023 MEMOS XXVI Candidature Process Has Opened

The candidature process for MEMOS XXVI (August 2023 – September 2024) is open and interested persons are being invited to apply.

MEMOS is an Executive Masters in Sport Organisation Management. The mission of MEMOS is to  help professionals working in national or international sports bodies to develop the knowledge  required in order to better manage their organizations. 

Each course consists of modules focusing on specific aspects of sports management (for example,  strategic management and governance; project and event management). A key element of the  course is the development of a project which should directly benefit the participant’s  organization. Therefore, participants and their organizations must discuss and agree on an  appropriate MEMOS project before applying. 

FURTHER DETAILS ON THE PROGRAMME:

DOWNLOAD THE MEMOS XXVI PROGRAM LEAFLET

DOWNLOAD THE MEMOS XXVI BROCHURE

The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) will recommend one candidate for an Olympic  Solidarity Scholarship to pursue this course. Interested candidates should submit an application to the Director, National Olympic Academy at vdcadogan@olympic.org.bb (cc:  info@olympic.org.bb) by Monday, 8 May 2023 with the following documents: 

▪ Cover letter describing their involvement in sport and explaining their interest in MEMOS (pdf format); 
▪ Curriculum vitae (pdf format); 
▪ Copy of Barbados ID card (jpg format); 
▪ Information about their MEMOS project (pdf format); 
▪ Recommendation letter from their National Federation (pdf format) – should include a  brief synopsis of the candidate’s involvement in the particular sport and sport in general;
▪ Copy of completed MEMOS Application (pdf format) – email received from MEMOS.

Admission Requirements  

▪ Significant experience in management in a sport organization; 
▪ A relevant university degree or comparable professional experience as judged by the  MEMOS selection committee. 

Applicants should be prepared to attend an interview on a date to be announced.

Further details may be obtained at https://memos.degree/program/.

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International Coaching Course (ICC)

International Coaching Course (ICC)

The ICC is designed to train and educate coaches from around the world. The programme attempts to promote and develop excellence in coaching. The course provides coaches with a systematic way to improve their knowledge and skills in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of coaching.

The ICC is delivered by the Hungarian University of Sports Science. It is an intensive, concentrated and intermediate level course. The duration of the course is three months. The course content in detail has been carefully selected to meet the needs of coaches working with generally young, developing athletes as well as with advanced athletes of elite sport. Completion of both theory and practical/technical components of the programme is essential. All participants are involved in practical coaching work in the leading Hungarian sport clubs, supervised by the senior lecturer and/or his/her assistants of the particular sport.

The programme includes 120 theoretical and 180 practical teaching hours. Students receive intensive education in Anatomy, Physiology, Sport Psychology, Sport Pedagogy, Sport Sociology, Sport Management, Sport Administration, Sport and Research and Sport Practice. Examinations in the student’s respective sport consist of sports theory and sports practice. The exams may consist of written, oral and/or practical requirements.

The following core sports/disciplines will be offered: Basketball, Fencing, Football, Handball, Judo, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water-Polo, Wrestling and General Conditioning

Further information is available on the website of the university.

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Applications Open for International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) 2023

International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP)

ICECP is a high-level coaching education course offered by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the University of Delaware.

ICECP aims to provide national level coaches, and those responsible for the development of the national coaching structures in their countries, with a practical program focused on developing proficiency in the areas of coaching leadership, sport sciences, talent identification, athlete development, coaching education, grassroots sports development and ethical aspects of coaching at all levels of competition and across multiple sports. The focus of the program includes training participants to identify and develop athletes as well as to provide the participants with the skills and competencies needed to educate aspiring coaches in their home country.

The program will lay theoretical foundations and offer practical applications for the further growth of sport, coaching and the Olympic ideals within their home country. The intended outcome is for ICECP participants to return to their countries and to serve as coaches within their respective sports as well as become foundation builders for future coaches and athletes while spreading the Olympic spirit.

Further information is available on the ICECP website.

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Barbadian Handball Coach Awarded Scholarship to International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport

Multitalented Barbadian Athlete and Coach Andre Moore has been awarded a scholarship from Olympic Solidarity to participate in the International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC).

From November 1, 2022, to May 15, 2023, Moore will be immersed in the program focused on training coaches in applied sports sciences. Its objectives include improving coaching with competency development, encouraging and increasing the number of women in sports and implementing a national training program in applied sports sciences based on the Canadian model.

Director of the National Olympic Academy, Vaneisha Cadogan, lauded Moore’s achievement and highlighted the academy’s commitment to excellence. “We are always seeking avenues to sharpen the capacity of our sports officials, which will, in turn, boost Barbados’ athlete development efforts. Andre Moore’s impressive track record shows his talent as a coach and as an athlete, and we know that he, and ultimately Handball, will benefit tremendously from this scholarship,” Cadogan said.

Andre Moore has served as the national coach for the Men’s and Women’s Handball Teams since 2019. He is a physical education teacher at Parkinson Memorial Secondary School, a certified exercise physiologist and a group exercise instructor. He has been an assistant coach with UWI Blackbirds Track and Field since 2016.

Among his achievements, Moore is a certified coach in Beach Handball (International Handball Federation), Track and Field (World Athletics Level 1), and Olympic Weightlifting (International Weightlifting Federation).

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MEMOS Distinction for Haynes

On September 9, 2022, Dionne Haynes, Vice President of the Barbados Badminton Association, graduated from the MEMOS (Executive Masters in Sports Organisations Management) programme with a Distinction.

Haynes commenced the MEMOS XXIV programme last September. The course consisted of four modules, in person and online, and covered topics such as Strategic Management and Governance, Performance and Risk Management, Human Resources Management and Leadership, Marketing Management, Financial Management and Project and Event Management.

Participants also pursued a research/project module between the first three sessions. Each participant’s project focused on the management of their respective sporting organisation. The fourth session was dedicated to the participants’ public defence of those projects and was followed by a graduation ceremony.

The highly competitive MEMOS programme is held annually and attracts participants from all five continents. Haynes is the fifth Barbadian to have been selected to undertake the MEMOS programme.

The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. is incredibly proud of Haynes’ achievement of a Distinction and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.

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Another Barbadian Selected for MEMOS

Julia Broome has been accepted to participate in the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management (MEMOS) XXV Programme, which runs from August 2022 to September 2023.

MEMOS seeks to develop the knowledge of professionals working in national or international sports bodies in order to enhance the management of their organisations. Broome’s 25 years of experience in sports and sports management made her an excellent candidate for the programme.

As Chairperson of the Youth and Junior Commission, she is responsible for the development of volleyball for young children. She is also the Barbados Female Youth Volleyball team manager. She has been an executive member of the Barbados Volleyball Association since 2019, when she was elected as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.

She was first introduced to the Barbados Volleyball Association by playing on the Barbados Female Junior Volleyball Team from 1997 to 1999. Broome is also a founding member of Warrens Sports Club, which was integral in organising and hosting the inaugural Warrens Beach Classic and National Primary Schools’ Invitational Volleyball Championships. These two ventures sought to promote the development of volleyball in Barbados.

Through the MEMOS Programme, participants will pursue several modules that focus on specific aspects of sports management, including strategic management and governance, performance and risk management, financial management, human resources management, leadership and change management. Participants will also conduct an individual project designed to improve the management of their organisation. 

She is ecstatic about the opportunity and has set her sights on being the top student in this cohort. Moreover, she intends to use the knowledge gained to become more involved in the administration of sports in Barbados. 

“I have a love for young people. I have a love for sports. I see that sports can open many doors and present many opportunities for young people who wouldn’t otherwise have these opportunities. I want to see young people achieve. I want to see sports in Barbados move to the next level. I know we do very, very well across the board in almost all sporting disciplines at the youth and junior level, but for some reason, we haven’t been able to break that barrier when it comes to seniors and adults on the international stage,” Broome said.

Reflecting on her MEMOS Project, she explained that her goal is to explore the use of technology to enhance the management of sports and national teams in Barbados.

“We are in the final stages of producing a youth and junior policy on volleyball for the island, and in this, we saw that there is a void in the use of technology, in the preparation of teams and even in the teaching of the sport of volleyball as a whole. So that’s what my project is going to be. I’m going to use it in the preparation of the youth and junior teams; however, I want it to transcend into the preparation of any person learning to play volleyball, whether you are eight years old or 30 years old. I want to see how technology, including things like ball machines and blocking machines, which make a coach’s job much easier, can enhance our level of play and what we ultimately produce when we go to championships to represent the island. I am hoping that this allows me to help all federations in Barbados to take sports to the next level,” she stated.

The Youth and Junior Commission Chair is honoured to have been recommended by the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. for the MEMOS Programme and the accompanying Olympic Solidarity Scholarship. She looks forward to going to Switzerland this September for her first in-person session.

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Applications Open for the 29th International Seminar On Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students & Master’s Degree Programme

ENROLLMENT
The National Olympic Academies and the National Olympic Committees can propose postgraduate students with outstanding academic achievement, aged up to forty-five (45) years
old.

We suggest that the interested National Olympic Academies and National Olympic Committees collaborate with Universities and Olympic Studies Centers of their respective countries so as to select the most competent candidates possible and recommend them to the IOA.

Upon submission of the online application form, all students (in collaboration with their NOC/NOA) will be requested to submit a plan of initiatives they are going to take after the end
of the seminar in order to share their experience and disseminate the knowledge acquired during the Seminar. This could include the following:

  • Make at least 1 presentation on their experience at the IOA to their fellow-students and Professors at their University.
  • Cooperate with their respective NOC/NOA in order to develop and implement at least 1 project or programme related to Olympism at a school or university (min reach 100 people).
  • Use the Social Media as a means to promote their experience and knowledge gained at the IOA.
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DATES OF THE SEMINAR
Arrival in Athens: Wednesday, 7 September 2022
Arrival in Olympia: Friday, 9 September 2022
Works of the Seminar: Saturday, 10– Saturday, 24 September 2022
Departure from Olympia: Sunday, 25 September 2022
Departure from Athens: Monday, 26 September 2022

MAIN TOPIC “The Olympic Movement and Olympism in digital era”
SPECIAL TOPIC “The promotion of physical activity via digital engagement strategies and virtual sports”

This IOA Seminar attracts a multicultural body of postgraduate students of the highest academic standards who are researching topics related to sport and Olympism, and/or who wish to enhance their knowledge, do research on Olympic subjects and support their NOCs/NOAs in the future.

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SUBMISSION/DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The submission of applications will be effected by clicking on the following link:
http://ioa.org.gr/registration-platform-postgraduate-seminar/
The final date for enrollment will be Tuesday, the 31st of May 2022

INFORMATION

Persons interested in further information on scholarships offered by Olympic Solidarity should indicate by email to the Director, National Olympic Academy at vdcadogan@olympic.org.bb; (cc. info@olympic.org.bb) no later than Tuesday, 24 May 2022.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

The call for applications for the academic year 2022-2023 is now available

For more information as well as the complete text please check the website https://olympicmaster.uop.gr/ under the “Admission” section

TITLE: “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events”

The Department of Sports Organization and Management (in Sparta-Greece) of the University of Peloponnese in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy organizes for the Academic year of 2022-2023 the Master’s Degree Programme.

The Master’s Degree Programme for Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level and is supported by the Olympic Solidarity (International Olympic Committee) with a number of scholarships. The educational programme is based on the three pillars of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports, and Culture, which constitute the foundation of Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy.

The philosophy of the programme is consistent with the philosophy of the Olympic Movement for the diffusion of the Olympic ideal worldwide, the promotion of knowledge and research in Olympic issues and global participation.

Download the Full Course Details for this IOA opportunity here >>Download

POSTGRADUATE TITLE
The Master’s degree Programme’s title is “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events” (MSc).

DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The duration of the programme is three (3) semesters. Students are required to attend two semesters (winter and summer, 9 weeks per semester) of lectures in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master thesis at the student’s place.

INFORMATION

Persons interested in further information on scholarships offered by Olympic Solidarity should indicate by email to the Director, National Olympic Academy at vdcadogan@olympic.org.bb; (cc. info@olympic.org.bb) no later than Tuesday, 24 May 2022.

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Applications Open for International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) 2021-2022

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the University of Delaware, will again be offering a high-level coaching education course through the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP). However, the next edition will be delivered using virtual technology and the programme has been expanded to reach a wider coaching audience.

The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) will recommend one candidate for an Olympic Solidarity scholarship to participate in ICECP 2021-2022. Interested coaches are invited to submit applications no later than Wednesday, 22 September 2021 to the Director, National Olympic Academy, at vdcadogan@olympic.org.bb and copied to info@olympic.org.bb. Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from the National Federation.

Download Course Information below:

ICECP 2021-2022 Information for CandidatesDownload
ICECP 2021 Brochure VirtualDownload
Letter to Local National FederationsDownload

Candidates should be prepared to attend an online interview on Friday, 24 September 2021.

ICECP aims to provide national level coaches, and those responsible for the development of the national coaching structures in their countries, with a practical program focused on developing proficiency in the areas of coaching leadership, sport sciences, talent identification, athlete development, coaching education, grassroots sports development and ethical aspects of coaching at all levels of competition and across multiple sports. The focus of the program includes training participants to identify and develop athletes as well as to provide the participants with the skills and competencies needed to educate aspiring coaches in their home country. The attached brochure provides additional information.

The candidate for an Olympic Solidarity scholarship should be a coach with the following characteristics:

  • be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in English;
  • belong to a federation of a sport on the Olympic programme;
  • hold the rank of official coach recognized in his/ her country of origin and/or by the respective International Federation;
  • be active and able to prove that he/she has practical experience as a coach at national/international level.

The individual must be committed to returning and making an important and sustainable contribution to his or her sport and the Olympic movement through application of the knowledge and experience gained from the program.

Candidates must submit the following:

  • statement outlining their objectives and expectations of their participation in the Virtual International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program
  • curriculum vitae (CV), including professional background information related to their coaching experience;
  • copy of passport or national ID card;
  • letter of support from National Federation.

The candidate to be recommended for the Olympic Solidarity scholarship will be selected on the basis of his/her background, stated objectives and an interview.
Deadline for submission of applications
BOA: 22 September 2021
ICECP: 01 October 2021

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Dionne Haynes Latest Memos XXIV Scholar

Dionne Haynes, Vice President of the Barbados Badminton Association is the fifth Barbadian to be selected for the MEMOS (Executive Masters in Sports Organisations Management) programme. The programme, sponsored by the International Olympic Committee through an Olympic Solidarity scholarship, is an international executive course in sports management. 

The objective of MEMOS is to provide sports managers with access to a higher education level training course, to help them develop the required knowledge to better manage their organisations. The programme is highly competitive, as participants come from all five continents with the single goal of pursuing a university-level programme.  

MEMOS consists of four education and training sessions. These sessions cover six modules as well as a research methods module, which is taught during each of the first three sessions. Participants of MEMOS XXIV will also undertake a study project that focuses on the management of a sports organisation. During the fourth session, there will be a public defence presentation of the projects.

The first session takes place online this year and runs from September 5 to 15, the second runs from January 23 to February 2, 2022 and is to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The third session runs from April 24 to May 4, 2022 in Pristina, Kosovo and the fourth and final session in Lausanne, Switzerland from September 6 to 10, 2022.