Sports Journalism

Syllabus 
Unit I: [Sports Journalism]
1. Defining Sports Journalism
2. Role and functions of International Sports Organizations: FIFA, ICC, IOC, International Paralympic Committee,
Commonwealth Games Federation, Asian Games Federation, National Games
3. Sports Authority of India (SAI), its importance in the promotion and management of sports
4. News Sources for Sports Journalism

Unit II: [Sports Reporting and Writing]
1. News Values and Ethics for Sports Reporting and Writing
2. Types and techniques of writing sports stories: Feature, Interviews, Advanced Story, Trend Story,
Column, News Story and Game Story
3. Sports Photography: Equipment, Editing, Publishing and Uploading
4. Editing and Use of Info-graphics, Layout of Sports News

Unit III: [Sports Management and Organisations]
1. Understanding Sports Management: Planning, Organizing, Coordinating and Controlling
Pre, During and Post Event Issues
2. Sports Marketing and Promotion: Sponsors, Sports Management Companies, Spectators,
Sports Personalities and Media
3. Emerging Professional Sporting Leagues: Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League (ISL),
Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian Hockey League (IHL)
4. The role, significance, functions and need of WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and
NADA (National Anti-Doping Agencies)

Unit IV: [Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Sports]
1. Sports writing for Print, Broadcast and Online: Commentaries; Live Telecast, Sportscast,
Web Commentaries and News Alerts for Mobiles
2. New Trends in Sports Journalism: E-magazines and Blogs
3. Role of Sports Journalist in promoting Physical and Mental Wellbeing through Sports
4. Future of Sports Journalism and Career Opportunities