Planeamento e Gestão Logística de um evento de atletismo de alto rendimento

Abstract

This internship report describes the curricular internship carried out at the Athletics Department of Sporting Clube de Portugal as part of the Master's Degree in Sport Management at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, incorporating a case study of the 2026 Prof. Moniz Pereira Meeting. The internship aimed to develop professional skills in sport management through participation in administrative, logistical and organisational activities, allowing the application of the knowledge acquired throughout the academic programme in a professional setting. In parallel, the study aimed to analyse the organisational and logistical processes associated with the 2026 Prof. Moniz Pereira Meeting in order to understand the factors influencing the event's organisational efficiency, identify the main challenges faced by the organising team and recognise opportunities for improvement in future editions. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, using structured participant observation, document analysis and a semi-structured interview with the Technical Secretary of the Athletics Department. The findings highlighted the importance of early planning, logistical coordination, communication between teams and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations. Challenges related to the distribution of responsibilities, human resource management and the attraction of high-performance athletes were also identified. It is concluded that the successful organisation of high-performance sporting events depends on the integration of planning, operational coordination and adaptability, making it possible to identify organisational practices and improvement opportunities that may contribute to enhancing future editions of the Prof. Moniz Pereira Meeting.