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Abstract

The study investigated the possibility of integrating sports practices into management education. Team sports build a multidimensional set of skills necessary for project management in business, such as leadership, teamwork, and the ability to make quick decisions under uncertainty. Thus, the study authors sought to establish the mechanisms by which team sports affect the development of professionally important qualities in managers, potentially improving professional competencies. The study aimed to identify the key mechanisms behind sports' influence on the development of leadership and management competencies in management students participating in individual and team sports and develop practical recommendations for optimizing educational programs. A longitudinal quasi-experimental study was designed and conducted using a mixed methodological approach based on structured observation, in-depth interviews, and expert assessment to collect the data. The integrated findings provide a holistic picture of the mechanisms through which team sports influence the development of management competencies in management students. Unlike individual sports, team sports create a complex environment for the development of transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, teamwork skills, and effective communication—competencies, critical for modern management given the growing importance of teamwork and project management.

Keywords: Leadership, Management competencies, Students, Team sports

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