Noncredit Certificate
The three module program is
designed to equip current and future sports and
entertainment managers and operation directors with
the specialization capabilities and knowledge needed
to meet the management challenges of homeland
defense and security in a sports environment.
Target Audience
• Sports and/or entertainment venue managers
• Sports venue operation staff
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Management Agency
• Fire Service
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
• Public Safety Communications
• Health Care
• Public Health
Modules
Module 1: Sport Security Management
This module will address the nature and scope of sport security and issues involved in
securing the homeland from domestic and international threats to sports events. Motives,
methods, and impact of terrorism activity, natural disasters, and crowd management
issues in sport will be discussed. This course also includes an examination of the basic
legislation and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its role in
protecting the United States by detecting, deterring, preventing, and responding to
potential threats. Sport security table top exercises will be utilized during this course.
Module 2: Risk Assessment of Sport Venues
This module provides an overview of Terrorism, Homeland Security, and risk assessment
methodologies applicable to sport venues. Students will learn how to identify
vulnerabilities, analyze and mitigate risk, and harden sport facilities through
countermeasure proposals. Weapons of Mass Destruction (Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive [CBRNE]) will also be discussed.
Module 3: Sport Event
Emergency Response and Planning
This module will provide the student with an overview of the most important aspects of sport event emergency management. Every sport organization faces the potential of hazards, both natural and manmade. Mitigation and preparedness strategies are critical ways of making a sport organization more resilient against the impacts of hazards. This course will discuss the best practices and proper methodologies for sport emergency managers as well as ways that students can develop the skills and capabilities that current and future employers seek in the individuals they hire and promote.
Module Delivery
The noncredit certificate program will be delivered fully online.
