online program
Human rights in sports
Course Introduction
The course Human Rights in Sports is a four-week open course (every week two hours online),
offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland.
The course is designed and delivered by recognized experts in the field of sports law and human
rights. It is being offered as an open online course and can be attended by anyone interested in the
intersection of sports and human rights. This includes sports administrators, young lawyers,
athletic trainers, club managers, compliance officers in sports organizations, sports officials, and
leaders of sports federations and organizations, among others.
Course Content
The course covers specific topics on human rights in sports, including: introduction to human
rights in sports, key international frameworks, legal responsibilities of sports organizations,
safeguarding policies, athlete protection, addressing abuse and discrimination, diversity and
inclusion, challenges in mega-sporting events, relevant legislation, compliance requirements,
reporting obligations, legal consequences, developing human rights action plans, collaboration
with stakeholders and authorities, and more.
Course Details
- Duration of the Course : 4 weeks (every Wednesday two hours webinar at 18h00 CET)
- Language : English
- Start Date : 5 February 2025
- Study Options : 100 % online per Zoom
- Tutorial fees for the whole course : CHF 590 to be paid at least one week before the course starts
- Admission Requirements : Anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in the industry of sports can enrol for this course
- Internet access and an email address are required
Course Structure
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Department Contact
- Hotline +41 (0)44 308 35 22
- World Trade Center Leutschenbachstrasse 95 CH-8050 Zürich
- info@alss-edu.ch
- Mon - Fri : 09:00 - 18:00
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Accreditation & Certification
The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution
that offers continuing education, further education, and post graduate advanced education
courses, workshops and programs focusing on advanced studies in Leadership and
Management. The ALSS also offers short courses that are not credit- bearing, and do not lead to
formal qualifications. All attendees who attend all the four presentations for the Human Rights in
Sports course will be awarded certificates of successful attendance by the ALSS.
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