GETS

Sustainability and Green Practices in Sport

The GETS (Green Education Through Sport) course is designed to provide sport professionals with up-to-date knowledge on sustainability in sport, equipping them with practical tools to integrate eco-friendly practices into daily operations and sporting events.

Certifiers:

Budapest Association for International Sports
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge
Sport Evolution Alliance
Champions Factory
Sustainable Society Accelerator
Adel Slovakia

Course description

The GETS online course offers a structured introduction to the key principles of environmental sustainability in sport, combining theoretical knowledge with practical guidance tailored to real-world sports settings. Participants will explore:
  • Core concepts and basic principles of sustainability in sport
  • Planning and delivering eco-friendly sports events, including logistics and operations
  • Effective communication strategies to promote sustainability and engage fans
  • The importance of partnerships and networks in achieving sustainability goals
  • Real-world best practices and case studies from the sports sector
The course is organised into five key learning areas, guiding participants from foundational concepts to practical implementation. It emphasises how sports organisations can not only reduce their environmental impact but also act as agents of change, influencing communities and stakeholders to adopt greener behaviours. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design and implement sustainable initiatives, improve environmental performance, and communicate sustainability effectively within their organisations and beyond. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union
The GETS online course offers a structured introduction to the key principles of environmental sustainability in sport, combining theoretical knowledge with practical guidance tailored to real-world sports settings. Participants will explore:
  • Core concepts and basic principles of sustainability in sport
  • Planning and delivering eco-friendly sports events, including logistics and operations
  • Effective communication strategies to promote sustainability and engage fans
  • The importance of partnerships and networks in achieving sustainability goals
  • Real-world best practices and case studies from the sports sector
The course is organised into five key learning areas, guiding participants from foundational concepts to practical implementation. It emphasises how sports organisations can not only reduce their environmental impact but also act as agents of change, influencing communities and stakeholders to adopt greener behaviours. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design and implement sustainable initiatives, improve environmental performance, and communicate sustainability effectively within their organisations and beyond. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union

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Fee:

0 €

Length

6 hours

Credits

1

Starting date

13 Sep 2024

Modules:

6

Languages:

EN

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