This program is for individuals who would like to gain the knowledge and skills to plan and deliver clean sport education sessions and activities for athletes and their support personnel.
The program is also for organisations that are keen to increase the knowledge and skills of their current workforce or expand their pool of clean sport educators through a certified program.
If you are applying on behalf of an organisation, group rates for 5 people or more are available.
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Participants must demonstrate they meet the following requirements of enrolment:
The ITA International Clean Sport Educator Program is a 12-week course. It consists of six self-paced online learning modules, two Live Virtual Events and two online Peer Learning Group meetings. In addition, participants will have three assignments to complete, each consisting of a video presentation.
After completion of the ITA International Clean Sport Educator Program, participants should:
The course focuses on the practical implementation of clean sport education, including the planning, design and delivery of effective education activities, and the essential topics to present. As such, it is aimed at people who will be actively delivering education sessions to athletes and their support personnel at, for example, events, education workshops or through live or online education presentations.
The scope of the course does not cover wider organisational strategic planning, defining national education programs, or management of education teams or departments.
The ITA International Clean Sport Educator is delivered in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International Standard for Education.
The online modules cover key anti-doping topics which are essential for future educators to learn in order to deliver clean sport education and are aligned with the core topics described in the International Standard for Education.
The course also signposts to other essential resources available through other organisations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency. The course participants are expected to study these additional resources as they work through the course.
Module Topics & Aims
Module 1. Introduction to the International Clean Sport Educator Program
Aim: To understand the aims and objectives of the ITA International Educator Program and the future role of an International Clean Sport Educator.
Module 2. Creating and delivering effective education
Aim: To understand various teaching styles and strategies and be able to plan and deliver a practical teaching session for different audiences.
Module 3. Values for clean sport, consequences of doping and speaking up
Aim: Know the values that underpin the principles and spirit of clean sport; understand the behaviours that can lead to doping and how to prevent them.
Module 4. The Prohibited List, Therapeutic Use Exemptions and Supplements
Aim: To understand anti-doping rights and responsibilities of athletes and Athlete Support Personnel; understand what Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) are, why they exist and whom they apply to.
Module 5. Testing and Whereabouts
Aim: To understand the key steps of the doping control process; understand the purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) and the concept of athlete testing pools.
Module 6. Medications, Supplements and the Prohibited List
Aim: To understand the purpose and structure of the Prohibited List and learn how to guide athletes and Athlete Support Personnel when checking the status of medications and supplements; to understand the Therapeutic Use Exemption process.
Participants will attend two Live Virtual Events during the course. The sessions are highly interactive, and participants will actively engage in group discussions and small group activities. During these sessions, they will hear from our education coaches and subject experts on topics such as:
In addition, two live virtual Peer Learning Group meetings will be held, providing the opportunity to actively engage in discussions and learning with fellow students.
Participants will be required to submit three video assignments. Each assignment requires the participant to prepare and record an 8-10 minute video of themselves as if they were presenting to a real audience. Participants will receive peer feedback on these videos throughout the course, and these assignments will form part of the final assessment.
Participants will be continually assessed throughout the program. Students must complete and pass each section of the course in order to receive the certification.
This includes:
Following successful completion of all aspects of the course, graduates will be awarded the ITA International Clean Sport Educator Certificate.
Following the successful completion of the ITA International Clean Sport Educator Program, graduates will be encouraged to gain practical experience in clean sport education through their respective sport or anti-doping organisations. It will also be their professional responsibility to ensure they up-to-date with the topics they are required to deliver for their organisations.
To support the ongoing professional development of International Clean Sport Educators around the world, the ITA will offer the following opportunities to graduates after the course in order to continue to develop their knowledge as they progess through their career.
1. Annual International Clean Sport Educator Refresher Event
Graduates will receive an invitation to attend the annual ITA International Clean Sport Educator refresher virtual event. Access to this online event is exclusively for graduates of the program. It will cover essential updates of information that may have changed over the course of the year. Example topics may include annual changes to the Prohibited List, new or revised international guidance, standards or regulations, changes to testing procedures, or current issues in anti-doping that educators must know.
2. Invitation to monthly ITA education webinars throughout the year
Graduates will receive invitations to attend all ITA webinars throughout the year. These webinars are usually delivered monthly, on current topics of relevance to educators, athletes and Athlete Support Personnel and are designed to keep them up-to-date.
3. Join the International Clean Sport Educator professional networking group
Graduates will receive an Invitation to join an online professional networking group on LinkedIn, where they will be able to connect with other International Clean Sport Educators around the world to share their work activities with colleagues and hear about opportunities in the field.
4. Receive updates to the sample presentation resource set
Graduates will receive access to any upadates or revisions that are made to the sample PowerPoint slide sets which are availble as part of the course. It is expected that these resources are updated at least annually to reflect the current regulations.
Trained educators and the education they plan and deliver to athletes and their support personnel can promote positive values and ethical behaviours, protect athletes from doping and preserve the spirit of sport. Participants will gain expertise in anti-doping, be better able to reach and impact broader audiences, contribute to sports integrity, advance their career opportunities, and make a difference in the sports community.
Not necessarily. You will still have to apply directly to a sports organisation, such as an International Federation, or anti-doping organisation to work as a Clean Sport Educator for that organisation.
It will be your responsibility to apply for Clean Sport Educator positions directly to that organisation. We would recommend speaking to potential sport organisations who you may be interested in working for to see if they are currently recruiting for Clean Sport Educator positions.
Not necessarily, although some knowledge or experience in the sports setting is desirable. The course provides a comprehensive foundation knowledge on the various areas of anti-doping.
Completion of all components of the course is required to pass. This includes:
Following successful completion of all aspects of the course, graduates will be awarded an ITA certificate of completion.
Yes, graduates will receive an invitation to join an online professional networking group on LinkedIn, where they will be able to connect with other International Clean Sport Educators around the world to share their work activities with colleagues and hear about opportunities in the field.
The International Clean Sport Educator Program is only currently delivered in English, and fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement for participation. The program involves discussions, written tasks and collaborative activities conducted in English to ensure effective communication among participants.
As described in the WADA 2021 Code Implementation Support Program Guidelines for the International Standard for Education (ISE), the authorisation of an educator to deliver education activities on behalf of, or at the request of, an organisation is a responsibility of the sports or anti-doping organisation.
Clean Sport Educators can enhance education and awareness about clean sports, fostering a culture of integrity among athletes and staff. This not only boosts your organisation’s credibility but also helps prevent potentially costly doping-related issues. Clean Sport Educators are also equipped to plan and deliver education sessions and activities tailored to the specific needs of athletes within sports organisations, ensuring education is efficient and impactful.
