COURSE CATALOGUE

ELEVATE YOUR GAME, EXPAND YOUR WORLD

COLLEGE CREDITS

Sports Health Insitute offers six accredited courses. We provide the courses in partnership with Hellenic American University (Nashua, NH & Athens, Greece). Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Committee of Higher Education (NECHE) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Our curriculum focuses on student transitions, career exploration, and academic guidance to satisfy needs unique to student-athletes and college students pursuing sports business and wellness fields. During the three-week study abroad session, students take two courses, earning a total of six credits. These courses are typically transferable to their home institution as psychology, business, or general education credits. All courses are taught on-site by Sports Health Institute faculty members.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Courses rotate through international locations yearly based on interest levels

SHI 100

Introduction to Student-Athlete Development

Our SHI100 course focuses on professional development and mental health awareness for all student-athletes. Using research as a foundation, we explore athletic and professional identity in a way that allows students to attain the necessary skills to facilitate establishing career goals for student-athletes. We also focus on supporting the transition athletes face from sport to the workforce. By the end of this course, students will identify measurable and achievable goals they can use as a foundation for success when working with student-athletes.

SHI 101

Introduction to Mental Health in College Athletics

Our SHI101 course focuses on how mental health plays a role in the lives of student-athletes. Using research as a foundation, we explore mental health topics that are highly stigmatized in the sports community to normalize the adversities student-athletes face while managing a complex role in college settings. We emphasize the importance of support systems that are in place for student-athletes so they feel comfortable seeking help when needed. By the end of the course, students will have an increased awareness of mental health strategies, symptoms, and intervention options, including coping skills and tools they can implement.

SHI 102

Foundations of Sports Psychology

SHI102 focuses on research, theory, and application in sports psychology. Students learn key concepts and principles essential to understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of sport and exercise. Utilizing a disciplinary approach, the course explores sports psychology’s theoretical, practical, historical, and ethical foundations. Specific topics include stress and energy management, mindfulness and relaxation in sports, mental skills training and mental toughness, and goal orientation in sports psychology. The course gives students a broad understanding of sports psychology as both an athlete and/or future practitioner.

SHI 103

Entrepreneurship in Sports

SHI103 focuses on developing entrepreneurial knowledge to succeed in starting your own personal brand, business, or nonprofit relating to college athletics. Using research as a foundation, we explore entrepreneurial fundamentals to highlight the platform athletes have to now profit from their name, image, and likeness. We emphasize the importance of community-building, social impact, and financial responsibility in supporting our students to follow their passions and accomplish their aspired goals. By the end of the course, student will have an increased awareness of brand development, introductory business concepts, and entrepreneurship.

SHI 104

Sports Management

SHI104 emphasizes the management principles related to sports business through learning activities, professional profiles, and case studies. As a result, students will gain a strong foundation in diverse areas in the field of sports management. Topics include personnel, ethical and legal aspects of sports management, publicity and public relations, financial management, and an overview of career opportunities. In addition, the course educates and prepares students for successful and challenging opportunities within the greater field of professional and recreational sports management.

SHI 105

Leadership in Sports Organizations

SHI105 provides current and aspiring sports leaders with a strong understanding of effective leadership, the necessary tools to become effective leaders, and networking opportunities for those with similar goals and aspirations. As a result, students have the opportunity to learn and apply leadership principles within various sports organizational contexts. Emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership, students learn the value of vision, creating transformational change, and developing followers. In addition, the course explores organizational and systems theories to help students understand how to build and establish cultures that advance learning, growth, and success.