It is becoming increasingly clear that our current way of life is destroying our planet and favours the few. The sports industry's negative impact on both the environment and society cannot and should not be ignored. Not only is sport waking up to the fact that changes are needed in the way it operates, environmental problems such as climate change and pollution also threaten the future of many sports, spurring many sports organisations into action. However, whether these initiatives are truly beneficial for people and the environment is debatable. This minor investigates all of the above, but also suggests that sport could play an important role in tackling (and making people aware of) environmental and social issues. If you really care about making the world a fairer and healthier place to live in, for both present and future generations, this is the minor for you. 

What makes this minor special?

• Standing out in your field by taking a course that is a hot topic in the business world today;
• Working on real world and life solutions;
• Learning to be a change agent;
• Using your own interests as a starting point;
• Making a real change;
• Having class from inspiring guest speakers;
• Enhancing your professional network. 

You will become more aware of how sport can be used to tackle (and make people aware of) a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues, such as climate change, plastic waste, inequality, poverty, inclusion, human rights, and peace and justice.
 
Thereby you will learn how sport could be an enabler of sustainable development, and will demonstrate this by applying knowledge gained to the wicked problems within the domain of sport and sustainable development.

Competence: World citizenship & Networking
4.1 Will identify and interpret relevant developments in the world of sport and exercise and act accordingly
4.4 Will provide well-informed recommendations on the development of strategy and policy for the organization
5.1 To be able to create & build an international network of collaboration
5.2 To be able to communicate in an (written/spoken) intercultural environment
5.4 To be able to reflect on your own actions/personal development in a professional organisation

Third or fourth year students with an interest in sport and/or sustainable development (issues such as poverty, plastic, climate change, energy waste, health, inequality, etc.)

Students will need to be physically present for some lessons (F2F), although some sessions will be online.  

English level B2.

You are not required to purchase any materials for this minor.

Sport, Development and Environmental Sustainability, Edited By Rob Millington and Simon C. Darnell, Copyright Year 2020, ISBN 9780815356134, Published September 12, 2019 by Routledge.
Handbook of Sport and the Environment, Edited By Brian P. McCullough, Timothy B. Kellison, Copyright Year 2018,  Routledge
Handbook of Sport for Development and Peace, Edited By Holly Collison, Simon C. Darnell, Richard Giulianotti, P. David Howe
And others articles as required.

Teaching methods & division of study load
A mix of teaching methods will be used; varying each week depending on content, any planned trips, guest speakers or student assignments. 
Interactive classroom/online lectures, online sessions, feedback sessions and guest lectures, forums - approximately 120 hours
Self -study (preparing for lectures, working on assignments, independent study) - approximately 300 hours

Contact hours per week 
15 contact hours per week.  

• individual case study 1000 words 20%, 5,5 pass rate
• group proposal - 2000 words 20%, 5,5 pass rate
• event 30%, 5,5 pass rate
• documentary 30%, 5,5 pass rate

Do you have questions about this minor? Do not hesitate to contact the lecturer(s).

Are you a student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences? Then you can register through Osiris.

Curious about all the KOM minors of The Hague University of Applied Sciences? You will find an overview in the KOM Minorkrant (brochure) of THUAS.