Course Overview:
In addition, the sports marketing industry represents a multi-million dollar industry and the current ten TV channels dedicated to the sport are evident of its reach and public demand in terms of access. Managerial competencies are acquired in a variety of contexts, ranging from private fitness facilities and sports clubs to local government initiatives in sport and recreation and on to the marketing and promotional world of sports sponsorships, media, athlete representation as well as sports tourism.
Increased pressure to deliver efficient and effective management of sports entities, athletes, facilities and events comes from participants, federations, spectators and the media as well as athletes with special needs.
The industry-specific technical skills required within the operational sport and related environments require specific contextualisation within the operational environment in particular for the areas for which specialization streams were designed within the qualification.
The Certified Sports Manager (CSM)® is aimed at developing specific competencies in a range of self-organisational and life-long learning skills with an in-depth knowledge of sport requirements and technical know-how applicable to a sport-specific context.
The Certified Sports Manager (CSM)® will enable the assuming of job responsibilities as a sports manager in schools, clubs and private institutions in a range of areas, which includes, but is not limited to sports team management, federation management or facility management.
Candidates will be exposed to establishing commitment, policy and planning to achieve racial, disability and gender equity through sports programmes whilst maintaining a safe environment for sports activities, events and tournaments within the selected operational environment and community. Candidates meeting the requirements of this qualification will be positioned to further their learning, practice, experience and career within the sport or fitness industries, either at further levels or in other areas of practice.
This Certification will serve as a stepping-stone to equip the learner to specialise in one of the various disciplines of choice to take up a leadership role and expand training and development into the area of management.
Exam Information:
- The exam comprises 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 75% (75 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.
- Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.
- The total duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 Minutes).
- No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam held via ProctorU. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:
- Identification Proof
- If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for the third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
- The Certified Sports Manager (CSM)® Certificate is valid for life.
