The Professional Sports Technology Institute and its advisory council are engaged in systems development that conform to academic standards for candidate application, skill validation, records authentication, and testing assessments for anyone seeking non-degree professional certifications. The certification pathway is a global effort to provide the sports industry with standardized skills to increase technology utilization, adoption and specialization.
General Membership is free, Registered Technologists require a fee, and Certified Professionals require successful course completion. All members interest in certification must first become a Registered Technologist.
ISTA's Professional Sports Technology Institute™ advances careers, improves athletic success and further matures the field of sports technology through our recognized standards, certifications, accreditation, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development guides, and networking opportunities.
The Registered Sports Technologist receives access to the "OfficialBody of Knowledge" covering everything they need to succeed in the field of sports technology. Also included are book lists, study guides, practice tests, and discussion forums.
Official Areas of Study:
Section 1: Foundations for Human Performance
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
Sports Measurements
Sports Performance Criteria
Sports Biometrics
Section 2: Foundations for Digital Literacy
Sports Data
Sports Analytics
Hardware & Networks
Common Software
Athlete Data Management
Project & Program Management
Section 3: Foundations for Performance Analysis
Performance Impact Stakeholders
Scout & Performance Preparation
Analysis Tools
Game Statistics
Visual Models
Persuasion
Decisions
Section 4: Foundations for Applied Sports Technology
Sports Industry Overview
Sports Technology History
Sports Technology Evolution
Sports Technology Use Cases
Sports Engineering & Materials
Registered Technologist Career Path
Certified Technologist Responsibilities
The Certified Sports Technology Professional CSTPTM mark, certificate, and verifiable number will be granted to those who meet the standards as administered via the institute's testing regimen. The successful qualification will enable professional recognition for expert technology service in the field of 'sports technology'.
Step 1: Become an ISTA Member
Step 2: Fill out the Institute enrollment application
Step 3: Submit required documents and transcripts
Step 4: Once approved schedule an exam date and time
*Passing the exam gives you access to a coveted mark
