Introduction to the Program

Un programa exhaustivo y 100% online, exclusivo de TECH y con una perspectiva internacional respaldada por nuestra afiliación con la Society of Professional Journalists”

El periodismo deportivo es un fenómeno singular que se ha desarrollado de forma extraordinaria en los últimos años hasta convertirse actualmente no solo en la parcela del periodismo especializado con más cabeceras del país, sino también en una de las secciones estrella de los diarios generalistas impresos y digitales de referencia, así como de la programación de los principales medios radiofónicos y televisivos.  

De esta forma, la presente capacitación expone las claves para aprovechar las posibilidades que ofrece un sitio web: las retransmisiones digitales en directo, las redes sociales, los blogs, la creación y gestión de una identidad digital, los sistemas de medición de audiencias o las estrategias publicitarias. Especializa al profesional periodista en Social Media para que este pueda ejercer su profesión en ámbitos colaborativos y adaptarse al entorno cambiante que han marcado los nuevos medios sociales.  

El alumno encontrará en esta titulación universitaria el novedoso método Relearning, que le permite avanzar de un modo mucho más natural en la adquisición de conceptos a lo largo de los 6 meses de duración del programa, eliminando la tediosa tarea de memorizar utilizada en metodologías obsoletas. Además, como broche a una experiencia académica de máximo nivel, TECHha logrado que varios referentes del Periodismo Deportivo a nivel internacional participen en este programa mediante la realización de 10 Masterclasses en formato vídeo en las que compartirán, además de sus estrategias de éxito, las claves para contribuir a una prensa libre y de la máxima calidad. 

Asimismo, gracias a que TECH es miembro de la Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), el alumno podrá acceder a contenidos especializados sobre ética informativa, libertad de prensa y buenas prácticas profesionales. Además, tendrá la oportunidad de participar en eventos y actividades organizadas con la SPJ, ampliando su red de contactos y fortaleciendo su desarrollo profesional en un entorno periodístico internacional y en constante evolución. 

Un programa apoyado en la mejor tecnología, que te permitirá aprender de manera fluida y eficaz”  

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Specialized Sports Journalism contiene el programa más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:   

  • Última tecnología en software de enseñanza online
  • Sistema docente intensamente visual, apoyado en contenidos gráficos y esquemáticos de fácil asimilación y comprensión
  • Desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en activo
  • Sistemas de vídeo interactivo de última generación
  • Enseñanza apoyada en la telepráctica
  • Sistemas de actualización y reciclaje permanente
  • Aprendizaje autoregulable: total compatibilidad con otras ocupaciones
  • Ejercicios prácticos de autoevaluación y constatación de aprendizaje
  • Grupos de apoyo y sinergias educativas: preguntas al experto, foros de discusión y conocimiento
  • Comunicación con el docente y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • Disponibilidad de los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
  • Bancos de documentación complementaria disponible permanentemente, incluso después del experto

El cuadro docente de este programa incluye a varios profesionales de prestigio internacional del ámbito del Periodismo Deportivo, los cuales han accedido a elaborar 10 Masterclasses exclusivas para esta titulación”

El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Edúcate en uno de los campos más interesantes del periodismo con la seguridad de la mayor universidad online del mundo en español"

Con profesores expertos en esta área de trabajo, esta capacitación es una oportunidad única de desarrollo profesional"

Syllabus

The contents of this diploma have been developed by the different professors in this program, with a clear purpose: ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in Specialized Sports Journalism. 

The content of this program enables you to learn all aspects of the different disciplines involved in this field: A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.   

Complete and efficient, this program is supported by a didactic structure that, in a progressive way, will lead you to the total mastery of this subject"

Module 1. Sports Language

1.1. The Language of Sports, a Universal and Language-expanding Environment

1.1.1. Sports Language and Common Language
1.1.2. Sports Language in Other Means of Journalism (Politics, Economics)

1.2. Foreign Voice in Sport

1.2.1. Etymology, Uses and Abuses

1.3. Word Creation Lab

1.3.1. Sports Neologisms

1.4. Information and Entertainment with Words 
1.5. Fertile Ground for Metaphors

1.5.1. Straddling between Journalism and Literature 

1.6. Room for Improvement: Common Lexical Inaccuracies and Other Avoidable Mistakes

1.6.1. Semantic Word Confusion
1.6.2. Clichés and Commonplaces
1.6.3. Colloquialisms and Profanities

1.7. Language and Violence in Sporting Events
1.8. Inclusive Language
1.9. Responsible Use of Words: Style Guides

1.10. Responsible Use of Words: Use and Terminology Dictionaries

1.10.1. Other Tools and Resources for Further Learning

Module 2. Online or Digital Sports Journalism

2.1. Overview of Online Media 

2.1.1. Methods and Techniques

2.1.1.1. Technology Applied to Sports Journalism
2.1.1.2. The App and the Mobile Version

2.1.2. The Latest Technological Advances
2.1.3. The Introduction of E-Sports

2.2. Social Media as a Journalistic Tool 

2.2.1. Control Tools for Social Network Use
2.2.2. Strategic Analysis of Social Media
2.2.3. Digital Marketing on the Internet 
2.2.4. Entrepreneurship (personal branding) and Management (network reputation). Our Digital Identity
2.2.5. The Most Used Social Media Networks

2.2.5.1. Twitter
2.2.5.2. Facebook
2.2.5.3. Instagram
2.2.5.4. YouTube
2.2.5.5. Other Tools Snapchat, Periscope, etc

2.2.6. Copyright of Images Online
2.2.7. The World of Sports Blogs 

2.3. Structure of Sports Websites 

2.3.1. Organization of Spaces
2.3.2. Drafting of News Pieces
2.3.3. Dangers of Immediacy

2.4. Analysis, Development and Measurements 

2.4.1. Evolution of Audience Measurement Systems

2.4.1.1. Passive Methods (Web-Centric) 

2.4.1.1.1. Log Files
2.4.1.1.2. Tags or Labels

2.4.1.2. Active Methods (User-Centric)
2.4.1.3. Hybrid Measurement Systems

2.4.1.3.1. ComScore
2.4.1.3.2. Nielsen

2.4.2. Ad Server

2.4.2.1. Evolution 

2.4.2.1.1. Unchin, MeasureMap, Doubleclick, Google Analytics 

2.4.3. Programmatic Advertising and its Risks 

2.4.3.1. Participants Involved in the Process: Ad Exchanges, DSP (Demand Side Platform), Data Partners, SSP (Supply Side Platform) 

2.5. Audience Behavior in Digital Business 

2.5.1. SEO and SEM Positioning

2.5.1.1. Advantages and Differences between SEO and SEM 
2.5.1.2. Five Advanced SEO Techniques

2.5.2. Leads

2.5.2.1. The Records 
2.5.2.2. MQL (Marketing-Qualified Lead)
2.5.2.3. SQL (Sales-Qualified Lead) 
2.5.2.4. CPC, CTR, CPA, CPM y CPL 

2.5.3. Identification of Communities

2.5.3.1. Discovering their Needs
2.5.3.2. Engagement with Users
2.5.3.3. Active User Profiles

2.5.4. User Monitoring on Social Media

2.5.4.1. The Different Types of Audiences on Social Media
2.5.4.2. Monitor How Content is Consumed
2.5.4.3. Interaction with Users

2.5.5. Chatbots

2.6. Digital Media Advertising Strategies 

2.6.1. Creating a Digital Ecosystem
2.6.2. Inbound Marketing Projects
2.6.3. Newsletters
2.6.4. The Community Manager in Sports Media

2.7. The Importance of the Video 

2.7.1. Live Broadcasts

2.7.1.1. YouTube Channels

2.8. Sports Journalism in the Written Press 

2.8.1. Printed Sports Newspapers
2.8.2. Design and Layout of Sports Publications

2.8.2.1. Infographics and Graphic Design

2.8.3. Online Sports Newspapers

2.8.3.1. Digital Platforms. Orbyt, Kiosko, etc

2.8.4. Sports in General Media

2.8.4.1. General Press and Sports Press
2.8.4.2. Special Supplements
2.8.4.3. Specialized Pages and Advertorials 

2.8.5. Specialized Journals 
2.8.6. International Sports Press
2.8.7. Sports Media Sales

2.9. Narrative Journalism 

2.9.1. Chronicles, Reports, Interviews, Profiles, Opinion Articles or Columns, Editorials, etc.

2.9.1.1. Evolution and Style of Chronicles

2.9.2. Information and Opinion

2.9.2.1. Signatures

2.10. The Crisis of the 21st Century. The Difficult Transition to Digital

2.10.1. The Difficult Transition to Digital

Module 3. Data and Investigative journalism

3.1. Data Journalism

3.1.1. Journalistic Documentation
3.1.2. Infographics
3.1.3. Fact Checking
3.1.4. Graphic Representation
3.1.5. The Importance of Data Journalism Today

3.1.5.1. Milestones in the Field in Recent Years

3.2. Statistics

3.2.1. Concept and Uses 
3.2.2. Statistical Objectives
3.2.3. Types of Statistics 
3.2.4. Application to Journalism

3.2.4.1. Application to Sports Journalism 

3.3. Smart Data Analysis

3.3.1. Smart Data Classification
3.3.2. Data Mining

3.4. Data Journalism Formats

3.4.1. Internet, Press, TV, Radio
3.4.2. Main Tools for Each Media.
3.4.3. How to Prepare an Online and Print Data Report

3.5. Introduction to Big Data

3.5.1. Definition

3.5.1.1. The Vs of Big Data
3.5.1.2. Predictive Analysis
3.5.1.3. Moneyball 
3.5.1.4. Big Data in Sport

3.6. Data Analysis and Interpretation Tools

3.6.1. Excel
3.6.2. SAP Predictive Analytics
3.6.3. SAS Analytics 
3.6.4. Qlik View
3.6.5. Tableau Public
3.6.6. Penatho
3.6.7. Klipfolio
3.6.8. Sisense
3.6.9. Cyfe
3.6.10. Power BI

3.7. Artificial Intelligence

3.7.1. The Importance of Artificial Intelligence
3.7.2. Artificial Intelligence in Sport 
3.7.3. Artificial Intelligence in Sports Journalism

3.8. Machine Learning

3.8.1. Machine Learning in Sport
3.8.2. Machine Learning in Journalism
3.8.3. Artificial Neuronal Networks
3.8.4. Deep Learning
3.8.5. Glossary of Related Terms

3.9. Sources of Data Information in Sport

3.9.1. Sources of Data Information in Soccer

3.9.1.1. Transfermarkt
3.9.1.2. SofaScore
3.9.1.3. WhoScored
3.9.1.4. Stats Zone
3.9.1.5. Football-line ups
3.9.1.6. Soccer Association
3.9.1.7. World Referee
3.9.1.8. WyScout
3.9.1.9. InStat Scout
3.9.1.10. ProFootball DB

3.9.2. Sources of Data Information in Other Sports

3.10. Investigative Journalism

3.10.1. Characteristics of Investigative Journalists
3.10.2. Qualities of Investigative Journalists
3.10.3. The Relationship with Sources

3.10.3.1. Clubs
3.10.3.2. Athletes
3.10.3.3. Institutions
3.10.3.4. Sports Managers
3.10.3.5. Athletes' Agents
3.10.3.6. The Exchange Market

3.10.4. Filtration 

Module 4. Major Sporting Events

4.1. History of Major Events I

4.1.1. Introduction and Historical Milestones in the Olympic Games 
4.1.2. Historic Medal List of Countries and Athletes
4.1.3. The “Cold War” Transferred to Sports

4.1.3.1 Moscow 1980, the “Boycott Games”.
4.1.3.2 The “Robbery of the Century” USA-USSR Basketball Final in Munich ‘72

4.2. History of Major Events II

4.2.1. Introduction and Historical Milestones in the World Cup
4.2.2. From Uruguay 1930 to Russia 2018

4.2.2.1 List of Achievements and Most Relevant Data

4.2.3. Power and Soccer: The Stained Ball

4.2.3.1 The Death Match and Other Episodes
4.2.3.2 Maradona’s “Hand of God” Avenges the Loss of the Falklands

4.3. History of Major Events III

4.3.1. Tennis: The 4 Grand Slams
4.3.2. Soccer: The UEFA European Football Championship and Copa America; The UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores.
4.3.3. Golf: The Majors
4.3.4. Motor Sport: Formula 1 and Moto GP World Championship
4.3.5. Basketball: FIBA Basketball World Cup and NBA Finals
4.3.6. The Super Bowl Phenomenon

4.4. News Coverage of a Soccer World Cup 

4.4.1. The IBC (International Broadcast Centre
4.4.2. Similarities and Differences According to the Media

4.5. News Coverage of the Olympic Games

4.5.1. The IBC, the Center of Operations for the Press
4.5.2. The Olympic Village

4.6. News Coverage of a Formula 1 World Cup

4.6.1. The Great Travelling Caravan
4.6.2. Training Days, Competition Days
4.6.3. Media With and Without Rights 

4.7. The Organization of a Major Event 

4.7.1. Defining the Type of Event and the Strategic Objectives
4.7.2. The Organizational Structure
4.7.3. Funding and Promotion Methods
4.7.4. Sports Protocol

4.8. That is How a Davis Cup is Organized

4.8.1. The 4 Key Phases: Design, Development, Management and Finalization 
4.8.2. The Organizing Committee

4.8.2.1. Human Resources Management and Volunteering

4.8.3. Media Strategy
4.8.4. Organization of the Press

4.9. Broadcasting Rights

4.9.1. The Assignment of Image Exploitation Rights
4.9.2. Sports Journalism, Television and Television Rights
4.9.3. Information Conditioned by the Possession of Rights 

4.10. The Role of Women in Major Sporting Events

4.10.1. A Historic Struggle Against Inequality

4.10.1.1. The Heraean Games in Ancient Greece 

4.10.2. Participation in the Olympic Games 1900

4.10.2.1. The Women’s World Games (1922 and 1926) 

4.10.3. Towards Equality

A comprehensive program that will take you through the knowledge you need to compete among the best"

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialized Sports Journalism

Specialized sports journalism is a branch of journalism that focuses especially on coverage of events, news and analysis related to the world of sports. Specialized sports journalists have in-depth and detailed knowledge about specific sports and are trained to inform the public about the latest developments in the sporting world.Specialized sports journalism refers to coverage of sporting events and the sports industry in general, conducted by journalists who have specialized knowledge in different sports. This involves the production of accurate and quality sports content in different media.

This type of journalism covers not only news about teams and competitions in different sports, but also interesting human stories behind the athletes, the sports industry and business, and the social and cultural impact of sports on society.

Specialized sports journalists may work in different media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio and digital media. They use research and interviewing techniques to find accurate information and data about events and athletes, and to produce quality content for their audience. .

This virtual academic program seeks to provide students with comprehensive training in specialized sports journalism. Students will learn about the fundamentals of specialized sports journalism, its characteristics and challenges, and the ethics and responsibility inherent to this field. In addition, they will be taught about the different journalistic genres used in specialized sports journalism, writing technique and multimedia writing. The program will also focus on the coverage and production of content in specialized sports journalism, as well as digital tools and strategies for team content production. Finally, trends and challenges in specialized sports journalism will be addressed, including adapting to new technologies and formats, ethical and legal considerations, and industry perspectives. Learning will take place through theoretical and practical modules, which will include exercises, teamwork, discussions and case studies.""