Major Sport Events: Winning Through Diversity and Inclusion
Offered By: Griffith University via FutureLearn
Course Description
Overview
Discover what it takes to compete at an international sports event
In this course you’ll learn how athletes and para athletes prepare for a major sporting event.
You’ll learn how sports science, medicine and technology helps athletes prepare for competition.
We’ll explore the importance of sponsorship for athletes and how sport event partners help build legacies.
We’ll also discover the motivations and preparation for a major sporting event of athletes and para athletes from developing countries.
You’ll learn how we can begin to level the playing field for athletes and para athletes from developing countries to promote diversity and inclusion.
This course is aimed at anyone interested in international sport events, particularly those who are interested in how elite athletes and para athletes prepare for such events, and what happens in developing countries.
Taught by
Clare Minahan
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