Prof. Yordan Kalaikov, D.Sc.

Scientific Interests

Management and marketing of sports.

Educational management.

Art management.

Visual arts.

Literary fiction and criticism.

Creator of the course "Fundamentals of Sports Management".

Founder and director of the HSSM at NSA.

Author of master's programs in sports management.

Was a contractor for a joint European project under the "Tempus" program with Phare and dean of faculties.

Author and scientific supervisor of targeted programs, including those for the Sofia Municipality.

Author of modern methods and technologies for management in the sports system.

Creator of a personal, automated training system (LAST).

Scientific supervisor of 5 successfully defended doctoral dissertations, as well as numerous bachelor's and master's theses.

Was a member of the Scientific Council on TMSFVS (incl. LFK) at VAK.

Was a member of the Academic Council of NSA.

Was a member of the Accreditation Council at the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation (Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria).

Publications, Textbooks, Guides

Textbooks and guides, independently and in co-authorship - 37

Studies and scientific articles, including abroad - 69

Publications in literary editions, including criticism - 157

Independent books and monographs - 62

Visual arts in official exhibitions - 313

Popular science books and articles - 55

Bibliography – academic and artistic /1965 – 2013/, published by NSA-PRESS, 2014 / contains 793 entries related to the creative career/

BOOKS ON EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT /39/

Educational Management /7/

1. Programmed Education in Physical Education, published by MF, 1977 / monograph/

2. Methodological Guide for Using Technical Means in Physical Education, published by MIP, 1977

3. Self-Coaching, Guide for Programmed Physical Self-Training, published by MF, Sofia, 1982

4. Management of Physical Education and Sports According to Euro Standards, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2006

5. Educational Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2007

6. Specialized Handbook for Distance Education in Sports Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2008

7. Specialized Handbook of Distance Education in Sports Management, NSA, 2008, Sports Management /32/

8. Some Graphic and Quantitative Methods for Guidance and Control to Assist the Organization Worker from BSFS, published by CS of BSFS, Sofia, 1980

9. General Theory of Management, published by IPB of ECNPKFK, 1985 / reprinted in 1987, 1990, 1992/

10. Sports Management and Modern Dimensions of Organizational and Administrative Activities in Sports, published by IPB – VIF, Sofia, 1990

11. Theory and Practice of Sports Management, published by IPB-NSA, Sofia, 1992

12. Business in Sports and Tourism, published by IK, Prima, Sofia, 1993

13. Reflection of Management Theory in Sports Practice, published by IPB – NSA, Sofia, 1993

14. Marketing in Sports, published by IPB-NSA, Sofia, 1994

15. Marketing and Management in Sports, published by BFS, Sofia, 1995

16. Theory and Practice of Sports Management / monograph/, published by IPB-NSA, Sofia, 1996

17. Professional Sports Management, published by Propeller 92, Sofia, 1998

18. Sponsorship Relations in Sports, published by IPB-NSA, Sofia, 1998

19. Promotion of Products in Sports, published by Propeller 92, Sofia, 1998

20. Sports Management, published by IPB, NSA, Sofia, 1998

21. Specialized Sports Management – Part One, published by Propeller 92, Sofia, 2001 / reprinted in 2002, 2003/

22. Specialized Sports Management – Part Two, published by Propeller 92, Sofia, 2002 / reprinted in 2003/

23. Training System for Sports Managers in Bulgaria / monograph/ published by NSA – PRESS, Sofia, 2001

24. Set of Seven Thematic Brochures on Sports Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2002, 2003, uploaded on electronic media for distance learning - 2005, /WWW. NSA.BG/

25. Management of Elite Sports, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2004

26. Management of Activities in Recreation, Sports, and Entertainment Destinations, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2004

27. Management of Enterprises and Events for Recreation through Sports and Tourism, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2004

28. Management and Economics in Football, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2005

29. Management of Personal and Corporate Image / Image Making in Sports/, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2004

30. Project Management in Sports, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2005

31. Analysis in Scientific Research on Sports Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2005

32. Analysis in Science Research on Sports Management, NSA-PRESS, Sofia, 2008

33. Practical Sports Management, published by NSA-PRESS, Sofia, 2007

34. Sports Management, published by NSA-PRESS, Sofia, 2007 / uploaded in electronic version for distance learning - 2016

35. Terminology of Sports Management, published by NSA-PRESS, Sofia, 2009

36. Technology of Financing, / Concepts and Mechanisms/ published by Avangard, Sofia, 2010

37. Cybernetic, Methodological, and Technological Dimensions of Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2010

38. Sports Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2012

39. Sports Management / Short Course/, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2011

BOOKS ON ART MANAGEMENT

40. Art Management, published by IK Krisan, Sofia, 2007

41. Art Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2008, 2009

42. Management of Visual Arts / Some Aspects of the Business with Modern Visual Arts/, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2010

43. Theater Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2011

44. Book Publishing Management, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2012

45. Gallery and Curatorship, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2012

46. Artists and the Market / Or How to Become Your Own Dealer / published by Avangard, Sofia, 2009/

47. Steps on the Artist's Path / Short Guide/ published by Avangard, Sofia, 2013

LITERARY BOOKS

48. The Third Bank, published by SSP, Sofia, 1992

49. The Circle, published by IK Eres, Sofia, 1994

50. Threshold, published by IK, Temto, Sofia, 1997

51. Happenings, published by Propeller, Sofia, 1999, for bibliophiles

52. Empire of Clouds / Thirteen Essays/ published by Propeller, Sofia, 2002

53. Crackle for the Deaf / Seven Short Stories in a Pocket / published by Avangard, Sofia, 2004 / for bibliophiles/

54. New Stories, Essays, and Drawings by Yordan Kalaykov, published by Avangard, Sofia, 2006 / for bibliophiles/

55. Return to the Circle / Two Books in One/, published by IK Krisan, Sofia, 2007 / for bibliophiles/

57. Life Stories - Two Books in One, 1994-2008 / Short Stories and Essay Replies/, electronic edition on paper, EI, Liternet-Varna