ALSS

4 WEEK OnlinE Certificate Course

Introduction to Risk Management for Sporting Events

Course Introduction

The course “Introduction to Risk Management for Sporting Events” is a four-week open course (held online every Wednesday for two hours), offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland.


The course is designed and delivered by recognized experts in this field. It is being offered as an open course and can be attended by anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in the industry of sports – including sports administrators, Event Organizers and Managers, Coaches and Trainers, Venue Managers, Security Personnel, Legal Professionals, Insurance Professionals, Students and Academics, Government and Regulatory Bodies, current and former athletes, among others.  

Course Content

The course covers specific topics on sport-related issues including Introduction to Risk Management, Practical Application of Risk Management, Insurance, Safeguarding, National versus international events, Amateur versus professional competitions, and other topics.

Course Details

Course Structure

Week 1: Introduction to Risk Management (2 hours)

• Legal concepts in risk management
• Unique risks in sporting events

Week 2: Large Scale and Multi Venue Events (2 hours)

• Safety considerations (participants, crowd, volunteers, minors)
• Staffing (medical, safety, security)
• Administration
• Insurance
• Safeguarding

Week 3: Practical Application of Risk Management (2 hours)

• Bids and Planning
• Execution
• Incident Management
• After Action Reporting

Week 4: International Considerations and Comparisons (2hours)

• National versus international events
• Amateur versus professional competitions
• Legacy and sustainability

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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 participate in the “Introduction to Risk Management for Sporting Events” course will be awarded certificates of successful completion by the ALS.

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