Facilities 101 – Coming Soon!

Overview

Facilities 101 examines the role of sports facilities in destination success, tracing their evolution from historical origins to modern practices. The course provides an essential foundation for understanding the design, ownership, management, and business operations that drive facility sustainability within the broader sports tourism industry. Participants will explore how facilities influence event recruitment, community development, and economic impact. This course will address a range of topics including facility types, design principles, architectural considerations, and the roles of owners, designers, and managers.

Credits

You will earn 4 credits towards your STS Designation.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain the foundational role of facilities in sports and tourism.
2. Differentiate among facility types and structures and analyze their impact on sports tourism.
3. Compare ownership and management models such as government-owned, private, public–private partnerships, and nonprofit facilities.
4. Evaluate key design and architectural considerations that influence areas such as athlete performance and spectator experience.
5. Analyze the business and financial dimensions of facility operations.

Learn More

Review the Facilities 101 Course Overview to learn more about the industry experts leading this course and session topics.