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.

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.
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.

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
• Internship
• 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
Read what our clients have to say...
“The CoachDISC Profile has added a perspective that supports, extends, and personalizes our curriculum in a way that students’ appreciate. It is no wonder then that the student feedback on the CoachDISC has been overwhelmingly positive despite the added cost.”

“Working with Athlete Assessments has contributed a great deal to our class in terms of understanding key aspects of leadership and group dynamics. Having such an accomplished athlete and individual like Bo Hanson provide straightforward insight directly to our students has been a huge asset.”

”Students find that these are invaluable tools that they can use in the workforce and to sell themselves to prospective employers.”

“Working with Athlete Assessments has been a great partnership and I know our students benefit from the service and follow-up. The team has been outstanding.”

“I have really enjoyed working with Athlete Assessments over the last few years. Despite being located on the other side of the globe from, the team are very responsive, extremely personable and you can tell they care about and enjoy the work they do.”

“My experience with Athlete Assessments and the Sports ManagerDISC profile has been invaluable for students."

“The class went extremely well. The students were very impressed, and it led not only to more discussion last week, but more to come next week. It definitely fits well in this course. Well done.”

“I firmly hold that the DISC Profile is an excellent way to allow students, future leaders themselves, this important first step; a deep understanding of self.”

“The value of the partnership I have with Athlete Assessments. It helps to create more employment-ready students and benefits students in both the short- and long-term.”

“In preparing students for a career in sports leadership, Athlete Assessments’ Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a cornerstone tool in our students’ development of self-understanding, enhanced collaboration skills for team project, and effective communication strategies to engage with various stakeholders on the job.”

“I just went on an interview and the hiring manager asked me what I considered to be my best strength and I can honestly say I have never been more prepared to answer that question. All in all, I have never known myself better.”

“I am finding so many great uses for DISC in communication, motivation and all things ‘people’. From leadership, communication skills, helping with students’ researching, and planning career paths.”

“The Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a great tool for any sport management course that discusses the managerial roles that students will perform in their future professional lives, or a class that discusses leadership in sport, or any introductory course for student internships.”

“Before going out on their internships, our students take the Sports ManagerDISC profile and find it useful in thinking about how to be successful in their internship and work with others. It’s also great to reflect on in class and have meaningful conversations about their professional development.”

“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”

“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”

“Athlete Assessments offers our students the opportunity to learn about who they are, and who they might be in their profession using a unique tool that many undergraduates are unaware of.”

“Finding a tool where students can become more self-aware has just been an excellent experience for my students. They implicitly know that what they are learning is more important than the grade they get in the class.”

“The CoachDISC Profile has added a perspective that supports, extends, and personalizes our curriculum in a way that students’ appreciate. It is no wonder then that the student feedback on the CoachDISC has been overwhelmingly positive despite the added cost.”

“Working with Athlete Assessments has contributed a great deal to our class in terms of understanding key aspects of leadership and group dynamics. Having such an accomplished athlete and individual like Bo Hanson provide straightforward insight directly to our students has been a huge asset.”

”Students find that these are invaluable tools that they can use in the workforce and to sell themselves to prospective employers.”

“Working with Athlete Assessments has been a great partnership and I know our students benefit from the service and follow-up. The team has been outstanding.”

“I have really enjoyed working with Athlete Assessments over the last few years. Despite being located on the other side of the globe from, the team are very responsive, extremely personable and you can tell they care about and enjoy the work they do.”

“My experience with Athlete Assessments and the Sports ManagerDISC profile has been invaluable for students."

“The class went extremely well. The students were very impressed, and it led not only to more discussion last week, but more to come next week. It definitely fits well in this course. Well done.”

“I firmly hold that the DISC Profile is an excellent way to allow students, future leaders themselves, this important first step; a deep understanding of self.”

“The value of the partnership I have with Athlete Assessments. It helps to create more employment-ready students and benefits students in both the short- and long-term.”

“In preparing students for a career in sports leadership, Athlete Assessments’ Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a cornerstone tool in our students’ development of self-understanding, enhanced collaboration skills for team project, and effective communication strategies to engage with various stakeholders on the job.”

“I just went on an interview and the hiring manager asked me what I considered to be my best strength and I can honestly say I have never been more prepared to answer that question. All in all, I have never known myself better.”

“I am finding so many great uses for DISC in communication, motivation and all things ‘people’. From leadership, communication skills, helping with students’ researching, and planning career paths.”

“The Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a great tool for any sport management course that discusses the managerial roles that students will perform in their future professional lives, or a class that discusses leadership in sport, or any introductory course for student internships.”

“Before going out on their internships, our students take the Sports ManagerDISC profile and find it useful in thinking about how to be successful in their internship and work with others. It’s also great to reflect on in class and have meaningful conversations about their professional development.”

“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”

“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”

“Athlete Assessments offers our students the opportunity to learn about who they are, and who they might be in their profession using a unique tool that many undergraduates are unaware of.”

“Finding a tool where students can become more self-aware has just been an excellent experience for my students. They implicitly know that what they are learning is more important than the grade they get in the class.”

Athlete Assessments' Academic Program has everything you need!

Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles are specifically tailored to sport.
disc profile
Each student completes a DISC Profile assessment

guest lecture
Guest lecture (via video conference) by 4x Olympian, Bo Hanson, or CEO Liz Masen, debriefs the students’ DISC Reports and is tailored to your class objectives
learning guide
200+ page Student Learning Guide including an accompanying video series


comprehensive video series
Videos match to the Learning Guide sections to explain content and facilitate key activities.
Your Students will find them engaging and educational
admin support
Full DISC Profile administration is managed for you

Read case studies and more about the program 'From the Classroom'
Fill out the form below to download the brochure and we will be in touch shortly to follow up your enquiry.
We will always respond within 48hours. Fields with Asterisks (*) require completion. We respect your privacy. Your details will not be used in any way other than a quick call or email to see how we can be of assistance with your online requirements.
Learn more about Athlete Assessments
About Us
We are the unrivaled experts in the ‘people side’ of sport…
DISC Profiling
Learn how to master the people side of sport using DISC Profiling...
Resources
Stay at the forefront with access to our resources, articles and videos