1. Introductory Sport Psychology
This sport psychology course teaches students how to apply sport psychology tools on themselves. Everything you need for the course will be provided, including Powerpoint slides and video. Students could reasonably be expected to complete this course over 4-8 weeks if working on 1-2 topics per week. The course is structured to be undertaken sequentially. This course would suit people wanting to learn more about themselves as athletes or coaches, or to see how sport psychologists work with athletes and coaches. The course gives you information, and an opportunity to use this information on yourself, but does not include assessment.
Course Highlights:
- By the end of this course, students will appreciate the different tools sport psychologists use when working with athletes to improve their sporting performance
- Students should be able to recognise when and how to use each tool
- Students will understand the training and time it takes to become a sport psychologist, and that this course is not designed to replace that training
- It is possible to use the techniques presented here to hone your own training, for you to develop the right mental processes for success
Course Duration: 2.1 hours
2. AlaskaX’s Sport Business Management
Millions of people engage with professional sports and other sports organizations on a daily basis, and many dream of working in the industry. This professional certificate program will teach you about the inner workings of the sports industry and skills needed to work in specific areas of the sports industry. Successful learners will come away with a foundational understanding of the sport industry as a whole.
You will learn what makes the sports industry unique, and how successful sport-business professionals operate. The program will introduce you to specific skills in sales and data-driven decision making, both of which are critical in the sport industry.
Course Highlights:
- Develop foundational skills and knowledge focused on specific areas of the sport business industry.
- Identify and apply principles of sales, sports marketing, event management, data driven decision making, and basic managerial skills to the sport business industry.
- Utilize critical thinking and reasoning skills to analyze issues on the business side of sports.
- Apply professional development practices and skills founded in business administration and practices in the sports industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common data sources, methods, and systems utilized in sports analytics.
Course Duration: 3 months (3-5 hours/week)
3. Sports Management: Business Principles in Sport
During this Sports Management: Business Principles in Sport online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT), you’ll have the opportunity to refine your business management knowledge for use in the context of the sports industry. Learn sports-relevant business strategies and engage in personal reflection, as you build the fundamental skills needed for success as a sports manager.
Course Highlights:
- An understanding of the business contexts within the sports industry, and the skills to analyse how key business principles can be applied to the sports context.
- A holistic business plan relevant to your own context, whether you’re a sports entrepreneur or interested in starting your own business in the industry.
- Future-focused knowledge of new trends and developments in the sport and sports management context, including eSports, competitor sports and development, and health and wellness.
- Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Course Duration: 8 weeks (8-10 hours/week)
4. Sports Management Certification Course
Becoming an accredited sports manager will open many doors for you both in the Sporting and Fitness industries. Graduates of this course will be able to manage sporting teams, organise sporting or fitness events, and also work behind the scenes in marketing and project management . With the growing number of sporting activities bursting onto the scene, sports management is a growing career and keeps getting bigger by the day. The Sports Management Certification (National Certificate of Sports Management) is a well-rounded, holistic certification that enables you to spread your wings in the sporting and fitness industry and climb to the top of the ladder as a Sports Manager.
The National Certificate of Sports Management will definitely enable you to grow in your career and is ideal for anyone who is wanting a solid grounding as a Sports Manager. The course is designed for distance learning and students can take advantage of our flexible correspondence learning programme.
Course Highlights:
- Ethical behaviour and discipline in a sporting environment
- Disability management in sports
- Communication for a sports manager
- HR in sports
- Managing and administering sporting tournaments
- Personal developmental training
Course Duration: Self Paced
5. Sports Management: The Essentials Course
As the sports industry has gotten more professional, the need for effective sports management has grown. Sports have become more competitive than ever, and the margins for success are normally slim. This means that effective management is more important than ever, as it can make the difference between success and failure at the highest levels of sports. In the future, as the impact of technology and management practices grow, executives with a deep understanding of sports management will be in high demand. Through learning about how the principles of management relate to the sports industry, you’ll be preparing yourself for a successful career in the world of sports.
Course Highlights:
- What is corporate social responsibility and do sports fans care about it?
- How mega events and sports can be socially responsible
- Links between sports and economics
- What is financial doping and is it fair?
- The costs of mega events and are they really worth it?
- The importance of sports sponsorship
- What is sports development and why it’s an important part of elite sport and communities
- Issues facing sports development
Course Duration: 4.5 hours
6. Sports Performance Analytics Specialization
Drawing from real data sets in Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), the English Premier League (EPL-soccer), and the Indian Premier League (IPL-cricket), you’ll learn how to construct predictive models to anticipate team and player performance. You’ll also replicate the success of Moneyball using real statistical models, use the Linear Probability Model (LPM) to anticipate categorical outcomes variables in sports contests, explore how teams collect and organize an athlete’s performance data with wearable technologies, and how to apply machine learning in a sports analytics context.
This introduction to the field of sports analytics is designed for sports managers, coaches, physical therapists, as well as sports fans who want to understand the science behind athlete performance and game prediction. New Python programmers and data analysts who are looking for a fun and practical way to apply their Python, statistics, or predictive modeling skills will enjoy exploring courses in this series.
Course Highlights:
- This course provides an introduction to using Python to analyze team performance in sports
- The course progresses from the analysis of on base percentage and slugging percentage to more advanced measures derived using the run expectancy matrix, such as wins above replacement (WAR)
- The course will show the learner how to evaluate the reliability of a model using data on betting odds
- This course is an introduction to wearable technology devices and their use in training and competition as part of the larger field of sport sciences
Course Duration: 7 months (6 hours/week)
7. Sports Administration And Management
Sport is the most precious commodity we can hand on to the next generation A crucial part of any sports organization’s management operation will be its organization and administration of the sporting events that are part of its sphere of operation. Sport, like so many other areas of life and business, changes radically and very quickly in this modern age. The contents of this course are meant to be of assistance to the students and practitioners of the business of sports administration and management. The course consists of five units namely Introduction to Management and Organizational Structure in unit one, Facilities and Equipments in unit two, Staff and their Qualities in unit three; Intramural, Extramural and Budget in unit four and lastly, Leadership and Public Relation in unit fives. The course will constantly recognize and emphasize on the fundamental background of management and sports administration which can be benefitted to administration and management practices within sports.
Course Highlights:
- The types of jobs available in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industry, and the qualifications required for these roles
- How groups function, and leadership skills you can use to help a group function more effectively, including:
- Understanding the stages of group development and how they apply to the Sport and Recreation industry
- The importance of giving and receiving feedback
- The basics of risk management theory and how to develop a risk management plan to suit a program or organisation
- How to plan and deliver a sport, fitness or recreation session
Course Duration: 8 weeks
8. Sports Management: Gameday Operations
Making your first steps into the world of gameday operations and the sports industry can be difficult. It’s a highly competitive industry, and you’ll need to know what level of education and experience is required before you start. Experience is usually required, and many of those starting out look for volunteering positions or internships to gain that valuable experience. Knowing how to demonstrate your skills and experience in an interview is also useful, as this is an important way to stand out from the other applicants.
The sports industry has changed a lot of the past few decades as innovations in technology and techniques have introduced new ways to watch and play sports. These innovations have also had a big impact on how gameday operations staff work. We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s likely that technology will continue to adapt and affect the sports industry. It’s important that gameday operations staff understand how this process of change works and are mindful of future innovations.
Course Highlights:
- Public relations and what it involves
- How gameday operations work with broadcasters
- Social media and its uses in gameday operations
- How to choose an ideal venue for a sporting event
- The work of the gameday operations staff in preparing a venue for an event
- Hospitality and its importance at modern sports events
- Managing sponsors and why sponsors are so important
- What level of education you need to work in gameday operations
Course Duration: 4 hours
9. Sport Management: The George Washington University
Sport management deals with the booming business of sports and recreation and how opportunities within this sector can be leveraged to generate revenue. In this eight-week online short course offered by the GW School of Business and 2U, sport management faculty director Dr. Lisa Delpy Neirotti will introduce you to the fundamentals of modern sport management and equip you with the skills needed to establish a successful business or career in this arena. Discover how to create a targeted marketing strategy incorporating ticket sales and merchandising, learn to navigate sponsorship or endorsement deals, and study ways of determining licensing and concessions. You’ll also gain an in-depth overview of data in sport, examine media and community relations, explore the place of eSports in the industry, and develop a knowledge of what it takes to host a winning sporting event.
Course Highlights:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business aspects of the sports industry to advance your career or venture
- Learn how targeting and customized campaigns can be used to generate revenue from merchandising, sales and events
- Discover an approach to sponsorships and endorsement deals that benefits all parties involved
- Explore methods of harnessing sports data analytics to foster success both on the field and in the boardroom
- Investigate the fundamental principles of good governance and sport law
Course Duration: 8 weeks (8-10 hour/week)
10. The Data Science of Sports Management, with Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick for best clutch hitter with hard data. If your fascination with sports has piqued an interest in data and statistics, getting a general understanding of data science can help you gain striking insights into your favorite players and teams. And while the topics he dives into can be complex, Barton takes a nontechnical approach in this course, ensuring that sports fans of many technical backgrounds can glean insights from his instruction. He covers how the principles of data science can help with the measurement of athletic performance, as well as ticket pricing, coaching players, and more.
Course Highlights:
- Explores the profound ways in which data science affects the world of sports and sports management
- The course explains the larger effect sports has on audiences and associated industries
Course Duration: 1.1 hours
11. Sports Management: Strategy And Performance
In the sports industry, other areas also need to be assessed and optimised to ensure success. Sports organisations and athletes need to focus on scouting and hiring the right talent as well as optimising training methods. On top of this, motivation and well being are important aspects to consider. For an athlete to perform at their best level, all of these aspects must be carefully managed and controlled.
With new innovations coming into the sports industry all the time, organisations need to stay ahead of the latest trends to keep up with the competition. Just as data analysis and technology have changed how businesses operate in the modern world, they’re also changing how sports organisations work. To be successful in business or sports management, a good understanding of technology, as well as data analysis and future trends, is required. Long terms success depends on constantly innovating and adapting to changes in the market.
Course Highlights:
- What is SWOT analysis and what it’s used for
- All about competitive advantage and how companies look for and gain an advantage over their competitors
- Why sports are an important part of the community and community development
- Methods used for training skills
- The importance of friendly and exhibition games
- How to build leadership, communication and teamwork
- What are human resources
- How sports organisations and companies scout for talent
- Why motivation is important in business and in sports
- The role of mental wellbeing and positive reinforcement in sports and business
Course Duration: 4.5hours
12. The Science of Training Young Athletes
Seventy percent of kids drop out of sports before their high school graduation. Only 15% leave because they feel they are not good enough. Almost 70% leave because they were not having fun, or due to problems with the coach. Injuries cause 30% to give up sports. This course is packed full of practical sports science information that provide youth coaches and parents with the practical pediatric sports science insights to successfully retain young athletes and develop their sport potential while avoiding injury and overtraining. We begin by examining the multidimensional nature of coaching, the relevant sport motor performance abilities, the impact of growth and development on motor skills, the gene versus practice controversy.
Course Highlights:
- Examine the development of strength, power, anaerobic capacity, coordination and flexibility through the life span
- Briefly overview the body structures strengthened through training
- Explore the athlete’s energy supply, where this energy comes from, and how it matures along with the athlete
Course Duration: 18 hours
