4 WEEK ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Course Introduction
The course Introduction to Sports Development is a four-week open course (every Tuesday two hours online), offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland.
The course is designed and delivered by recognized experts in this feld. It is being offered as an open online course and can be attended by anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in the industry of sports – including administrators working in sports organizations, such as sports federations or clubs, club presidents, directors, and managers, former athletes, students, Athletes and Player Representatives, among others.
Course Content
The course covers specific topics on sport-related issues including the fundamentals of sports development, sports promotion and policy, sports management and organization, talent identification and development, effective training methods, technology and innovation in sports, sustainability practices, and best practices from successful sports development projects, and other topics.
Course Details
- Duration of the Course: 4 weeks (October 15, and 22,29, and November 5, two hours webinar at 18h00 CET)
- Language: English
- Start Date: 15 October 2024
- Study Options: 100 % online per Zoom
- Tutorial fees for the whole course: CHF 790 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
Week 1: Introduction to Sports Development (2 hours)
Definition and objectives of sports development
Importance of sports for health, social integration, and the economy
Sports Promotion and Policy
Role of governments and organizations in sports promotion
Political frameworks and support programs
Week 2: Sports Management and Organization (2 hours)
Structures and Organizations in Sports
International, national, and local sports organizations
Collaboration and networking in the sports sector
Management Principles in Sports
Strategic planning and organization of sports events
Financial management and resource planning in sports
Week 3: Talent Development and Training Methods (2 hours)
Identification and Promotion of Talents
Methods for identifying and nurturing talents
Development and implementation of training programs
Importance of coaching and mentoring
Latest scientifically-based training methodologie
Effective coaching techniques for different developmental stages
Week 4: Trends and Innovations in Sports (2 hours)
Technology and Innovation in Sports
Impact of new technologies on training and competition
Use of data and analytics in sports
Analysis of successful sports development projects
Case studies and practical examples
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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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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 Introduction to Sports Development course will be awarded certificates of successful attendance by the ALSS.
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