Prerequisites

• University degree or a professional experience in a sports related field.
• Player, journalist, media student or an amateur of sport and media.

Course Description

With the growing demand for specialized talent in sports media, TV sports presenting has become a dynamic and competitive field. This course is designed to equip aspiring sports presenters with the essential knowledge and practical skills to deliver sports content clearly, confidently, and with editorial integrity.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify the core principles of sports presenting.
• Develop the skills of a sports TV presenter.
• Deliver sports news and reports with clarity, accuracy, and a distinctive style.

Course Outline

• Introduction to sports media:
- Differences between media presenter and sports presenter.
- Knowing the studio and the newsroom.
- Sport presenters’ role and their relationship with editorial and technical team.

• Qualities of a successful sports presenter:
- Communication skills and clear verbal expression.
- Deep understanding of sports rules and events.
- Analysis of sports games and athletic performance.

• Skills of sports TV presentation:
- Language proficiency, expression, and voice control.
- Proficiency in conducting dialogue and controlling subjects.
- Body language control and readiness for any contingency.
- Dealing with autocue, earpiece, and relationship with the director.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.