Sports business management is an area of business in which trained professionals manage the business of an athlete or athletic organization. Common areas of study and practice for sports business managers include sports marketing, finance and law.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.