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.<\/p>\n
\u25cf minimum: 7 person
\n\u25cf maximum: 20 person<\/p>\n
Understand the key principles of sustainability in the context of sport.
\nAnalyze the environmental impact of sporting events, venues, and organizations.
\nExamine the social and economic dimensions of sustainability in sport.
\nExplore sustainable strategies and practices in sports management, operations, and event planning.
\nEncourage critical thinking on how sport can contribute to global sustainability goals.<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
\u25cf 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.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Sustainability Evaluation: They will develop the ability to assess the sustainability of sports organizations, events, and initiatives based on environmental, social, and economic criteria.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Problem-Solving: The course will enhance the ability to identify sustainability challenges within sport and propose innovative, practical
\nsolutions to address them.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Effective Communication: Participants will develop the ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts in an accessible way to
\ndifferent stakeholders, from sports fans to executives.<\/p>\n
\u25cf 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.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Report Writing and Documentation: They will learn how to create comprehensive sustainability reports, write policy proposals, and
\ndocument sustainability strategies for sports organizations.<\/p>\n
The course is addressed to the sports teachers, school headmasters, school leaders.<\/p>\n
\u25cf 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.
\n\u25cf Essay questions that require students to apply problem-solving skills and critical thinking to hypothetical or real-world sustainability challenges in sports.
\nExample question: “Discuss how a major sports organization can reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining financial sustainability.”
\n\u25cf Course organizer will issue an Europass at the end of the course to recognise the achievements.
\n\u25cf 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).<\/p>\n
Welcome Session: Icebreaker activities for participants to get to know each other.
\nDiscussing goals, hopes and fears
\n\u25cf Key Concepts: Sustainability, environmental, social, economic dimensions.
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\u25cf Key Concepts: Carbon footprint, resource use, waste management.
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\u25cf Key Concepts: Climate change, carbon osets, climate resilience.
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\u25cf Key Concepts: Green events, carbon neutrality, eco-friendly logistics.
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\u25cf Key Concepts: Future challenges, sustainability trends, global impact.
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