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The Respectful Athlete: Online Training

Respect in sports is important. Young athletes must treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect at all times.

This course helps young athletes deepen their understanding of acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviours, and learn practical ways to support an inclusive, respectful sport environment.

$32.95/unit (employer discounts available)

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This online course helps you learn:

  • The importance of respect in sports and what a respectful sport environment looks like.

  • Attitudes and behaviours that reflect consideration for others

  • How to recognize situations involving unacceptable behaviours such as discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and how to respond appropriately.

  • The rules and regulations teams, leagues, and associations have in place to guide behaviour, and the possible consequences for engaging in unacceptable behaviours.

The Online Learning Experience

Start now.
Begin DEI training as soon as you receive your PIN/password via email.

Learn at your own pace.
Pause whenever you like. The course will re-open to where you left off.

Use any device.
Learn using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. All you need is an internet connection!

Get your certificate.
Download a Certificate of Completion that includes your name and the date of training.

Enjoy learning.
Interactive exercises and quizzes keep you engaged and reinforce key concepts.

This course [Respectful Athlete] is absolutely everything that I have been searching for. 30 minutes start to finish, interactive modules, and a test that you must pass in order to have completed it! It doesn’t get any better than this.

Stephanie Seaward, Risk Management Committee
Hockey Nova Scotia

 

This course provides a detailed outline on how young athletes should treat their teammates with respect, along with providing various examples of what constitutes harassment and/or bullying. The course has plenty of practical and useful examples through which young athletes can test their understanding as the course progresses. It is easy to follow and navigate, with the interactive elements and creative content maintaining engagement and retention.

Claire Yurkovitch, Varsity Athlete
Graduate Student at Saint Mary's University

Timeline for Completion

This DEI training is self-paced. Most young athletes require approximately 30 minutes to complete the course.

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The Respectful Athlete: Online Training

It's essential for young athletes to demonstrate respect for others. DEI training helps create inclusive sport environments where athletes thrive and represent their sport in a positive way. So, let's get started!

$32.95/unit (employer discounts available)