Sport Go Green – Basic

Introduction to Sustainability in Sport

The Sport Go Green – Basic course is an introductory training programme designed to raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability in sport. It provides fundamental knowledge on how sport organisations and stakeholders can reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible sport sector.

Certifiers:

European Network for Innovation and Knowledge
Sport Evolution Alliance
Spanish Olympic Committee
Portuguese Olympic Committee
Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee

Course description

The Sport Go Green – Basic online course offers a clear and accessible introduction to the relationship between sport and environmental sustainability, making it suitable for a wide audience, including sports professionals, organisations, and the general public. Participants will explore:
  • Key concepts of environmental sustainability and sustainable development
  • The environmental impact of sports activities and events
  • The role of sport as a driver of positive environmental change
  • Practical actions sports organisations can take to reduce their footprint
As part of a two-level learning pathway, this introductory course lays the foundation for more advanced knowledge and supports learners in understanding how to integrate sustainability into everyday sport practices. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how sport can contribute to a greener future and how they can take initial steps towards more sustainable operations. 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 Sport Go Green – Basic online course offers a clear and accessible introduction to the relationship between sport and environmental sustainability, making it suitable for a wide audience, including sports professionals, organisations, and the general public.

Participants will explore:

  • Key concepts of environmental sustainability and sustainable development
  • The environmental impact of sports activities and events
  • The role of sport as a driver of positive environmental change
  • Practical actions sports organisations can take to reduce their footprint

As part of a two-level learning pathway, this introductory course lays the foundation for more advanced knowledge and supports learners in understanding how to integrate sustainability into everyday sport practices.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how sport can contribute to a greener future and how they can take initial steps towards more sustainable operations.

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

16 hours

Credits

1.5

Starting date

08 Jan 2024

Modules:

7

Languages:

EN

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