Sports Experience is an innovative learning journey that blends academic theory with real-world industry experience to design transformative fan experiences for sporting events.
Led by Dr. David Pierce from IUPUI and hospitality industry leader Sharyn Outtrim from fieldXperience,
this course aims to revolutionize sports management education and sports business practices through the application of design thinking principles.
Students will learn how to intentionally design fan experiences that enhance the human element of sporting events. The course culminates in a capstone project where students create a professional Fan Experience Strategy and Plan that will become a part of their portfolio for their career use.
No prerequisite needed. To succeed in " Event Readiness: Crucial Power Skills for Success ", you need an open mind, willingness to outperform, embrace change, and commitment to applying power skills onsite at events.
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The online program is available 24x7x365 via any web browser or mobile device and includes (5) learning modules, (24) lessons, and approximately (5) hours of optional reading material. Below is a list of the lessons:
1. YOUR EVENT READINESS GUIDE
2. STARTING POWER SKILLS
3. COACH-ABILITY & TEAMWORK
4. CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING
5. THE MICRO-INTERNSHIP
This course is designed for college students, high school seniors and graduates, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience through a micro-internship at a major event. It focuses on using and mastering power skills such as self-awareness, active listening, empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These skills are crucial for personal and professional growth and are highly applicable in the dynamic and often unpredictable environment of events and life in general. By the end of this course, learners will not only have enhanced their power skills but also gained real-world experience, increased their network, and earned a professional badge for their LinkedIn profile.
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Earners who have successfully completed the course will receive a digital badge with branding from the event for each of the 5 sections and a completion badge which requires 3+ hours of learning, work experience and completing assessments.
Address: 2108 N Street, Suite N Sacramento, CA 95816
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