Overview
The Certificate in Race, Sport, and Leadership is a unique professional development program designed to meet the ever-changing needs of those working in sports at all levels, focusing on the prevalence of race.
The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) designed the Race, Sport, and Leadership curriculum to make use of the Sport Industry Research Center (SIRC) faculty’s cutting-edge, industry-leading research. This certificate demonstrates our commitment to our industry partners—and in particular, those working in urban communities—who, in turn, benefit from our latest and most relevant research.
Academic experts manage this unique certificate, which grounds participants in both research and practice. It brings together learning from and collaboration with a handful of nationally recognized partners, supporting professionals in developing first-rate and highly relevant skills as well as strategy.
Program Partners
The key partners in this project include the youth-focused organizations Mentoring IR, Positive Coaching Alliance and Strive as well as WeCOACH. Through these collaborations, the Certificate in Sport Leadership provides a comprehensive curriculum that supports the professional development of individuals who seek to be highly effective leaders.
We are always looking to build strategic partnerships to fit the needs of your organization. To date, key partners in this project include Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the National Basketball Retired Players Association. Through these collaborations, the Certificate in Race, Sport, and Leadership provides a comprehensive curriculum that supports the professional development of individuals who seek to be highly effective leaders in an ever-changing, diverse society.
Program Format
The Certificate in Race, Sport, and Leadership operates in two tracks: asynchronous individual model or a cohort model. Both tracks cover the same eight modules that are broken into four sections. The individual track operates on a rolling admission and all content is accessible via an online platform. The Certificate program can also operate in a cohort model with customizable checkpoints and meetings. A cohort model is recommended if an organization would like to enroll five or more participants. Within the cohort track, participants engage with fellow participants through an online learning management system to support their continued growth and apply the learning outcomes from the previous module(s). Participants also have the opportunity to co-create knowledge by learning from one another and each person’s varied experiences.
Modules:
| Section #1: Foundations of Race and Self | Module 1 – Race and its Significance in Sport Module 2 – Understanding Positionality |
| Section #2: Racially Minoritized Populations | Module 3 – Racially Minoritized Athletes Module 4 – Racially Minoritized Professionals |
| Section #3: Leading in Racialized Sport Organizations Pt. I | Module 5 – Developing a Leadership Philosophy Module 6 – Building Racial Trust |
| Section #4: Leading in Racialized Sport Organizations Pt. II | Module 7 – Authenticity, Race, and Leadership Module 8 – Moving Forward |
Professional Development Credits
The Certificate in Race, Sport, and Leadership is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and ACT 48 Credit. CEUs are beneficial for general professional development credit and can potentially be applied towards professional development requirements of specific organizations. Participants are encouraged to consult with their respective organizations in the case there are any questions. In the state of Pennsylvania, educators holding public school certification are required to participate in professional development, known as Act 48. The Certificate in Race, Sport, and Leadership has been approved for ACT 48.
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