Sports Turf Management: Best Practices
Master athletic field maintenance and construction techniques for optimal sports turf performance and safety.
Master athletic field maintenance and construction techniques for optimal sports turf performance and safety.
This comprehensive course covers the essential aspects of sports turf management, focusing on construction, maintenance, and challenges in maintaining athletic fields for football, soccer, and baseball. Students learn fundamental practices including fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and pest control. The curriculum explores both natural and artificial turf systems, addressing critical issues like traffic management, compaction, and field safety. Through case studies and practical examples, learners gain insights into both traditional and modern turf management techniques.
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What you'll learn
Master athletic field construction principles
Understand essential turf maintenance practices
Learn effective irrigation and fertilization techniques
Manage traffic and compaction issues
Evaluate natural vs artificial turf options
Develop comprehensive field management strategies
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This course includes:
2 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a thorough foundation in sports turf management principles and practices. Beginning with athletic field construction fundamentals, it progresses through essential maintenance practices, traffic management, and artificial turf considerations. Students learn about soil types, drainage systems, and field designs while exploring both traditional and modern management techniques. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications and real-world examples from professional sports facilities.
Principles of Athletic Field Construction
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Athletic Field Maintenance
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Traffic and Compaction on Athletic Fields
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Artificial Turf Fields
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Additional Resources & Final Assessment
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Turfgrass Science and Horticultural Management
Dr. Bruce Branham serves as a Professor and Faculty Extension Specialist in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has established himself as a leading authority in turfgrass management and horticultural science. His research portfolio spans multiple areas, including perennial crop management, turfgrass physiology, and sustainable food systems. As coordinator of the Landscape Horticulture Research Center, he oversees vital research facilities while teaching popular courses on "Golf Course Management: Best Practices" and "Sports Turf Management: Best Practices." His expertise extends from practical turfgrass management to broader agricultural systems, making significant contributions to both academic research and industry applications. Through his extension work, he bridges the gap between academic research and practical implementation, helping professionals in the field adopt evidence-based management practices for both ornamental and food crop production systems.
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