Sport, Organization and Society
7.5 creditsThe purpose of the course is to give the students a deeper understanding of the societal and civil organization of sport in Sweden. The course focuses on how sports are organized in different sectors of society and how the operations of sport in different sectors are related to each other. The course also focuses on the governance of sport in different parts of society, as well as giving political perspectives on the governance of sport in Sweden. In addition, sporting activities and the governance of sport is discussed from perspectives of equality, equity and rights.
Växjö – the student city with a living campus
Just south of Växjö’s city centre you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. In Växjö, many students choose to live on campus.
Here you will have five minutes’ walking distance to friends, restaurants, lecture rooms, gym, grocery store, the University Library, nature trails, and student pubs. If you live in another part of Växjö, you can quickly get to the university by bus or bicycle.
With its 90 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of the fastest growing cities in Sweden. Here you will find the famous Småland entrepreneurship spirit and a lot of companies, for instance within the IT industry – perfect for when you are looking for an internship position or a job. Växjö is also one of Europe’s greenest cities where you have easy access to nature, forest and lakes.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.