
Public sports policies
The "Managing the performance of public sports policies" module is designed to give sports managers the tools they need to design and implement a public sports policy. It also provides them with the tools to understand the issues and objectives of public policy in sport.

Presentation of the program
This module provides an introduction to public policy in the field of sport in Switzerland, highlighting the evolution of federal and cantonal legislation in this area, as well as the development of public management of sport, particularly in municipalities.
It then explores the mechanisms for developing and implementing a public sports policy through its various phases (agenda-setting, programming, implementation and evaluation), as well as the different types of services offered (support for sporting activities, entertainment, sports facilities, sporting events).
The content is based on concrete examples and testimonials from those involved in public sports services.
Learning objectives
- Enhance knowledge of the political and legal framework supporting the practice of sport in Switzerland.
- Propose a method for designing, implementing and evaluating a public sports policy in light of the objectives set.
- Develop tools for designing and evaluating a sports policy applied to your organization.
Target audience
- Managers and employees of public sports services (municipalities, cantons, Confederation).
- Directors and managers of sports federations and clubs, and organizers of sporting events.
- Elite athletes undergoing retraining, executives and professionals wishing to enter the sports sector.
About the program
This short program Public sports policies was built for professionals seeking to learn about fundamental concepts and then practice them trough practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on practical application supported by academic excellence, with the use of exercises and break-out groups, industry examples and guest speakers. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases .
This approach will allow the participants to deploy the concepts presented during the course as well as forging a strong analytical mindset to tackle future challenges they might face on .
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