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Course Structure
This course is fully online and self-paced, meaning you are in complete control of how, when, and where you complete this course! We encourage you to make this course work for you and your busy schedule.
The Introduction to Sports Tourism course is composed of six sessions. Each course session includes informative video lectures with interactive questions throughout.
Session 1: A Brief History of Sports Tourism
Session 2: The Business of Sports Tourism
Session 3: Funding, Success and Sustaining Sports Tourism
Session 4: Disruptors for Change
Session 5: Maturation and Trends of Sports Tourism
Session 6: Industry Resources and Professional Development
You are welcome to complete each session in one sitting, or you can break it into smaller chunks. See the next section with helpful Suggestions on How to Complete this Course Successfully.
You will earn four (4) credits towards your STS designation upon completing this course. Learn more about the STS designation.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Summarize the evolution of sports tourism over the centuries and its importance as an evolving industry.
Differentiate the various components within sports tourism to identify how each component plays into a successful business.
Evaluate the sustainability of sports tourism by acquiring and retaining funding mechanisms for sports tourism entities.
Evaluate the significant impact sports tourism has on the economy and some possible factors that might disrupt this positive influence.
Plan for the future of sports tourism by reviewing current and past trends, goals, and outcomes of the industry.
Use industry resources and research to develop your plan for success in the Sports Tourism Industry.
Suggestions to Complete this Course Successfully
As a committed professional, we value and appreciate the time and dedication you are investing in this course. Here are a few helpful suggestions for successfully completing this course:
