Sustainability & Major Sport Events: Principles

About

While any major sport event can pose great opportunities for the host city or region, there are also challenges associated with hosting these events. The environmental impact on the country's natural resources, the workforce, and infrastructure are just some of the considerations. It is essential to ensure that your major sport event is sustainable for your city throughout the event, but also after the event has been completed.

So, what does a sustainable major sport event look like?

Thiscourse will introduce you to the concept of a sustainable major sport event by using the five pillars of sustainability as the foundation.

These five pillars; human, social, economic, governance and environmental, are explored in this course with a focus on the core principles of each pillar and how these need to be considered in this context. Real-world examples are presented to further highlight the importance of these factors when planning and hosting a major sport event.

What you will learn

● The concept of sustainability in the major sport event context
● The five pillars of sustainable major sport events
● Principles and key considerationsof human sustainability
● Principles and key considerations of social sustainability
● Principlesand key considerations of economic sustainability
● Principlesand key considerationsof governance sustainability
●Principles and key considerationsof environmental sustainability

Skills you learn

• Planning
• Governance
• Infrastructure

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Human Sustainability
Module 3: Social Sustainability
Module 4: Economic Sustainability
Module 5: Governance Sustainability
Module 6: Environmental Sustainability: Buildings and Infrastructure
Module 7: Environmental Sustainability: Air, Water and Waste
Module 8: Final Assignment

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Discover the essential principles of sustainability in the context of major sporting events with this foundational course offered by edX. Dive into the five pillars of sustainability and learn how to integrate these critical elements into the planning and execution of large-scale sports events. This course is designed within the Science & Engineering domain and is perfect for those looking to build a solid understanding of sustainable practices in event management. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to enhance your professional skills, this course provides valuable insights tailored to your needs. Flexible subscription options, including Professional and Starter plans, allow you to choose the learning experience that best fits your schedule and goals. Join now and become adept at hosting environmentally and socially responsible sports events.