Sports Event Management in Action

You can start studying this course at any time of the year as soon as you have completed your registration, you can get started. There are no specific registration dates!

This course contains a CourseBookTM, which is an innovative fusion of the traditional textbook and online course, combining quality educational content with an interactive, social learning experience to promote success. The course has been broken into three Study Phases:

1. Study Phase 1 Quiz:
   • Introduction to event management
   • Office management and administration
   • Legal issues in sports event management
2. Study Phase 2 Quiz:
   • Financial management and budgeting
   • Human resource management
   • Facility, safety, and emergency management
3. Study Phase 3 Quiz:
   • Time management
   • Team management
   • Developing and organizing sports and recreation programs
   • Creating, improvising, organizing, and leading community sports events and sports activities

Work through the workbook. At the end of each Study Phase, there is a quiz to complete. You need to complete and pass each of the quizzes with a minimum of 70% to get a certificate. No restrictions on your attempts.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the essentials of sports event management, including roles, functions, and the importance of effective organizational structures in event success.
• Acquire advanced skills in managing documents, records, and administrative systems specific to sports events, ensuring efficient operations.
• Navigate the legal landscape of sports events, focusing on safety, emergency protocols, confidentiality, staffing policies, and managing bids and contracts.
• Develop proficiency in financial management, from budgeting to accounting, ensuring financial viability and integrity of sports events.
• Master the recruitment, management, and evaluation of staff and volunteers, addressing ethical considerations and ensuring a productive event team.
• Facility and Safety Management: Learn to create and manage safe event facilities, focusing on emergency preparedness, crowd control, and compliance with health regulations.
• Enhance time management skills and team performance, utilizing goal setting, delegation, and prioritization to streamline sports event projects.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate sports and recreation programs, emphasizing community engagement and participant satisfaction.
• Gain insights into effective event logistics, from ticketing and transportation to communication and facilities management, ensuring a seamless event experience.
• Integrate strategic planning, including bid writing and emergency planning, with applied competencies in office management, HR, and team reviews to effectively plan, execute, and assess sports events.