Course Overview
This course explores the intersection of sustainability and sport, highlighting the importance of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the world of sports. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop sustainable practices within sports organizations, events, and activities, promoting long-term positive environmental and social impacts.
Group number
● minimum: 7 person
● maximum: 20 person
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of sustainability in the context of sport.
Analyze the environmental impact of sporting events, venues, and organizations.
Examine the social and economic dimensions of sustainability in sport.
Explore sustainable strategies and practices in sports management, operations, and event planning.
Encourage critical thinking on how sport can contribute to global sustainability goals.
Training course learning outcomes
During the Sustainability in Sport course, students will develop a range of skills that are applicable both within the sports industry and in broader contexts of sustainability management. These skills can be categorized into several areas:
● Environmental Impact Assessment: Participants will learn to analyse the environmental effects of sporting events, facilities, and activities, including evaluating carbon footprints, resource consumption, and waste generation.
● Sustainability Evaluation: They will develop the ability to assess the sustainability of sports organizations, events, and initiatives based on environmental, social, and economic criteria.
● Problem-Solving: The course will enhance the ability to identify sustainability challenges within sport and propose innovative, practical
solutions to address them.
● Effective Communication: Participants will develop the ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts in an accessible way to
different stakeholders, from sports fans to executives.
● Public Speaking and Advocacy: The course will foster public speaking skills, enabling participants to advocate for sustainability initiatives within sports organizations or in the public domain.
● Report Writing and Documentation: They will learn how to create comprehensive sustainability reports, write policy proposals, and
document sustainability strategies for sports organizations.
Participants requirements
The course is addressed to the sports teachers, school headmasters, school leaders.
Validation
● Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to test students’ understanding of key concepts, such as environmental impact assessments, sustainable facility design, and the role of athletes in sustainability advocacy.
● Essay questions that require students to apply problem-solving skills and critical thinking to hypothetical or real-world sustainability challenges in sports.
Example question: “Discuss how a major sports organization can reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining financial sustainability.”
● Course organizer will issue an Europass at the end of the course to recognise the achievements.
● At the end of the course the course organizer will hold an evaluation workshop for the participants to get a feedback about the course, and also an evaluation questionnaire will be sent out (online).
Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to Sustainability in Sport
Welcome Session: Icebreaker activities for participants to get to know each other.
Discussing goals, hopes and fears
● Key Concepts: Sustainability, environmental, social, economic dimensions.
● Topics:
- The global sustainability agenda (SDGs).
- The role of sport in promoting sustainability.
Day 2: Environmental Impacts of Sport
● Key Concepts: Carbon footprint, resource use, waste management.
● Topics:
- Environmental challenges of sports facilities and events.
- Energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation.
Day 3: Sport and Climate Change
● Key Concepts: Climate change, carbon osets, climate resilience.
● Topics:
- The effect of climate change on sport: Adaptation and mitigation.
- Climate resilience strategies for outdoor sports.
Day 4: Sustainable Event Management
● Key Concepts: Green events, carbon neutrality, eco-friendly logistics.
● Topics:
- Organizing environmentally responsible sporting events.
- Reducing the carbon footprint of travel and accommodation.
- Case studies: Sustainable event management at global sports events.
Day 5: Future Trends in Sustainable Sport
● Key Concepts: Future challenges, sustainability trends, global impact.
● Topics:
- Emerging trends in sustainability in sport.
- The future of sport in a sustainable world.
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