Sport Management, Coaching + Sport Science University Academic Programs

Preparing your students for ongoing success

In today’s competitive world, exceptional technical ability is assumed. What differentiates the most successful sports professionals is their ability to navigate the people side of sport.

Give your class a unique point of difference

Athlete Assessments’ Academic University Programs provides students with a solid foundation to successfully commence and build their careers in the sports industry. This dedicated program also gives lecturers access to a unique point of difference for their class that will encourage enrollments and improve opportunities for graduates. 

We provide full support from the time we review your syllabus to incorporate the components of the program, through to administration during the class and delivery of the guest lecture. Importantly, we tailor the program for the uniqueness of your class, curriculum and learning objectives. It brings the practical application of the people side of sport to your students’ class experience, to complement your current content. We make it relevant, impactful and current to the world of sport today.

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The 2023 NACE Job Outlook Report

The National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) have released their annual Job Outlook Report for 2023. We've collated all the key insights in a 4-page infographic report for ease of interpretation.

Find out what the top Sport Management programs are doing to enhance their students’ experience and future career success.

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The success of your students reflects the success of your University Academic Program.
Whether you teach Sport Management, Leadership, Sport Coaching, Sport and Health Sciences, or Sport Psychology, provide your students with the skills which differentiate them when they enter the competitive sports industry.

We asked the best in their field
and this is what they shared.

3 Most Important Things to Get Right
When Moving your Class Online

Benefits of the University Academic Program:

Develop the vital 'people skills' in your students that will help them stand out in the competitive employment market post-graduation.

Enjoy how easy it is. We provide full support and everything you need to ensure seamless integration into your class program.

Benefit from a tailored approach. For much less than the cost of a textbook, your students receive their personalized Sports ManagerDISC or CoachDISC profile report. The comprehensive learning guide, with a series of videos that reference each section, is also included.

Share the lectern with a four-time Olympian and experienced consultant or CEO of Athlete Assessments, who present the core material for you as a guest lecturer.

Embrace technology that your students will love with online assessment, resources, and video conferencing.

Access relevant and meaningful classroom exercises and projects which further enhance your students' learning and experience.

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People+Sport Magazine:
Sport Management Education Edition

This edition is all about sharing some of the great work being accomplished by our academic clients. We aim to inspire, engage, and pass on ideas that can further support you in your educational endeavors.

Athlete Assessments' Academic Program is utilized by a range of Faculties

Examples of classes where our program is used:

Athletic Administration

Coaching Techniques

Coaching Theory and Principles

Foundations/Principles of Coaching

Introduction to Sport Management

Managing People in Sport Organizations

Managing RST Organizations

Organizational Behavior

Pre-internship Seminar

Psychology of Coaching

Psychosocial Factors in Kinesiology

Seminar in Sport Administration

Sport Administration

Sport and Leisure Management

Sport and Organizational Leadership

Sport Coaching Pedagogy

Sport Psychology

Sports Issues

Sports Law and Ethics

Sports Marketing 

Topics covered:

Getting Started with DISC 

DISC in Theory 

Putting DISC into Action 

Working with Others

Working with your Team 

Leadership in Sport 

Developing Self-awareness

Communication Skills

Working with Teams

Sport Management

Coaching and People Skills

Coaching Philosophy

Career Planning and Preparation

Interview Skills

Employment Skills 

Presentation Skills 

Critical Conversations

Athlete Assessments' Academic Program has everything you need!

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Learning GUide + Videos

DISC PROFILES

Students each complete an Athlete Assessments DISC
Profile, specifically tailored to sport.

ONLINE CLASS PLATFORM

Class-specific online platform includes video series, activities, and various learning resources.

LEARNING GUIDE AND EXTENSIVE VIDEO SERIES

Student Learning Guide and matching videos to support further learning.

OPTIONAL GUEST LECTURE

Tailored Guest Lecture (via video conference) by one of our experienced consultants

ADMIN SUPPORT

All administration and ongoing support is provided by our Athlete Assessments team.

Athlete Assessments' Academic Program has everything you need!

DISC Profiles Stacked
Learning GUide + Videos

DISC PROFILES

Students each
complete an Athlete
Assessments DISC
Profile, specifically
tailored to sport.

ONLINE CLASS PLATFORM

Class-specific online
platform includes
video series, activities,
and various learning
resources.

LEARNING GUIDE AND EXTENSIVE VIDEO SERIES

Student Learning
Guide and matching
videos to support
further learning.

OPTIONAL GUEST LECTURE

Tailored Guest
Lecture (via video
conference) by one
of our experienced
consultants

ADMIN SUPPORT

All administration
and ongoing support
is provided by our
Athlete Assessments
team.

Read case studies and more about the program 'From the Classroom'

Athlete Assessments' Academic Program has everything you need!

DISC Profiles Stacked

DISC PROFILES

Students each complete an Athlete Assessments DISC Profile, specifically tailored to sport.

ONLINE CLASS PLATFORM

Class-specific online platform includes video series, activities, and various learning resources.

Learning GUide + Videos

LEARNING GUIDE AND EXTENSIVE VIDEO SERIES

Student Learning Guide and matching videos to support further learning.

OPTIONAL GUEST LECTURE

Tailored Guest Lecture (via video conference) by one of our experienced consultants

ADMIN SUPPORT

All administration and ongoing support is provided by our Athlete Assessments team.

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Bo Hanson

Senior Consultant & Director

Bo Hanson’s career within the sport and the business sector spans over 25 years, delivering leadership, management, and coach development. In addition to his own athletic career comprising of four Olympic appearances and including three Olympic medals, Bo has worked for many years with coaches and athletes from over 40 different sports across the globe. Bo was also the winner of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) 2023 Award for L&D Professional of the Year, for his dedication to L&D and transformational work across various industries.

After a successful career in sport including four Olympics and three Olympic Medals, Bo co-founded and developed Athlete Assessments in 2007. Bo now focuses on working with clients to achieve their own success on and off ‘the field’, and has attained an unmatched track-record in doing exactly this.

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Now, watch us interrupt him for a round of quick fire questions.