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4 — Gender based discrimination and sexual harassment in sport

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Identifying, preventing and responding to gender-based discrimination and violence in sport, promoting a safe environment for women and minors.

Description and overall objective

This course aims to address and mitigate gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment in sport by promoting safe, equitable and inclusive environments for all, with a particular focus on the protection of women and minors.

By attending this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and respond effectively to gender-based discrimination and violence, ensuring a culture of respect and safety in sports settings.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Recognise different forms of gender-based discrimination using examples from the world of sport.
  2. Identify gender-based violence in sport and describe its different manifestations.
  3. Assess the physical, psychological, and social impact of gender-based discrimination, violence and harassment on individuals and team dynamics.
  4. Develop strategies and skills for recognising, preventing, and addressing gender-based violence and discrimination in sport environments.
  5. Self-reflect and understand the responsibilities of education providers/trainers, coaches, administrators, and sport organisations in protecting minors and women, and apply effective prevention and support strategies.

Warning!

Some of the material in this course makes explicit references to gender-based violence, sexual harassment and abuse. This can be distressing, challenging or triggering for some learners. We kindly request your attention to this matter while you are taking this course or using the material for your own classes.

Course Content

Unit 4.1 — Understanding inequalities and gender-based discrimination in sport
This section explores the various forms of gender-based discrimination in sports, including differences in opportunities, pay, access to resources, media coverage and representation in leadership roles. It uses real-life examples and statistical analysis to show how these inequalities negatively affect coaches, athletes, teams and the wider sporting community.

  • Overview
  • Equality and non-discrimination
  • What is gender discrimination?
  • Gender inequality in sport
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  • Quote
  • Time for reflection and discussion
  • Activity 1 – Do you want to help your learners build awareness on “gender privilege” and “gender discrimination” in sport coaching?
  • Gender inequality in sport
  • Quiz – Choose the correct answer
  • Types of gender-based discrimination
  • Quiz – Intentional or subtle?
  • Sexism as a synonym for gender-based discrimination
  • Quote
  • Time for reflection and discussion
  • Sexism as a synonym for gender-based discrimination
  • Mansplaining, manspreading & gaslighting as expressions of sexism
  • Time for reflection
  • Intersectional discrimination
  • Intersectional discrimination – Cards

Unit 4.2 — Definition of gender-based violence
Overview: This section explains what is meant by gender-based violence in sport, including physical as well as psychological and emotional violence. Some concrete examples will be given to illustrate how this violence manifests itself in different sporting contexts. Specific learning objective: Unit 4.4 will provide you with a thorough understanding of gender-based violence in sport, through clear definitions and relevant examples, so that you can guide your trainees (coaches) in effectively recognising such violence in their sporting environment.

Unit 4.3 Consequences on individuals and teams
This section will examine the harmful effects of gender-based violence on the mental and physical health of female coaches and athletes, as well as its impact on team cohesion and overall performance. It will include an analysis of research and personal testimonies to provide a comprehensive understanding of how such violence negatively affects individual wellbeing and team dynamics.

Unit 4.4 Recognizing and addressing gender-based discrimination and violence in sport
This section will identify methods and tools to detect cases of discrimination and gender-based violence in sport, as well as strategies to intervene and prevent these phenomena. It will also include protocols for action and resources available to survivors - people who have experienced such incidents and those who support them.

Unit 4.5 Protecting children and women in sport: legal and ethical responsibilities
This section will identify the importance of protecting children and women in sport and outline the legal and ethical responsibilities of adults in a supervisory role. It will also address child protection policies and practices, as well as strategies for creating safe sporting environments for all.

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Student Ratings & Reviews

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Belinda Morales
11 months ago
This course has helped me to learn about discrimination and sexual harassment in sport.
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Salvador Angosto
11 months ago
Maybe more interactive activities and not too many text.
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Marina Valera Gómez
11 months ago
Very interesting and neccesary tematic
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Konstantinos Spiridon Boikos
11 months ago
Many interesting details about the world of sports and how much suffering is created by bad behavior in the mind, the body and psychology of athlete's.
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José María García
11 months ago
A good course should be interactive, and this one fulfills perfectly, with quizzes, or case studies. The inclusion of real-world examples and active participation keep learners engaged.
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FLOROU POLYXENI
11 months ago
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ELENI KAFANTARI
11 months ago
The course on gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment in sport was extremely valuable and timely, as it clearly highlighted the challenges faced especially by women and vulnerable groups in the sports sector, while providing essential knowledge on how to recognize, prevent, and address such issues. At the same time, it raised awareness and emphasized the importance of fostering a fairer and safer sporting environment for everyone.
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AMALIA-ALEXIA CHAROKOPOU
12 months ago
It was an excellent course, very well presented, very explanatory and very helpful! Although some topics were already familiar, I 've learned a lot.
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Matteo Monzardo
12 months ago
Good
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Chris B
12 months ago
Congratulations!
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Miriam Gallotti
12 months ago
Good but in the filan test there is a wrong question

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