The Aspen Institute Courses

Prioritizing Health and Safety in Youth Sports

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Exploring the responsibility of schools and programs to protect young athletes' health, addressing injury prevention gaps, and discussing solutions with experts in sports medicine and professional athletics.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rewards of Work - Lessons from the Fair Labor Standards Act

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Explore the Fair Labor Standards Act's impact, challenges, and future. Experts discuss wage policies, labor rights, and innovations for a just economy that rewards work fairly.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Worker Power and the National Labor Relations Act

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Explore the history and impact of the National Labor Relations Act, its role in shaping worker rights, and its relevance to modern labor movements and the future of work.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ESG Reporting - Progress or Theater? Evaluating Sustainability Metrics

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Explore the impact of ESG reporting on corporate performance and social progress with experts discussing challenges, effectiveness, and future directions in sustainability metrics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sport as Cancer Prevention - Developing Healthy Habits Through Youth Sports

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Explore the vital connection between youth sports and lifelong health with insights from athletes, coaches, and healthcare experts on developing healthy habits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Racial Justice and Activism in America - A Conversation on Black Lives Matter

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Experts discuss racial justice protests, comparing them to the Civil Rights Movement, and explore policing, cultural shifts, and sustaining activism through self-care.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nourishing Heart and Body through Art - Alonzo King's LINES Ballet

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Explore the power of physical language with choreographer Alonzo King and LINES Ballet artists, discovering how art nurtures wholeness in individuals and communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Challenging Injustice and Building Unity - Insights from Father Pfleger

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Inspiring talk by Rev. Michael Pfleger on social justice, racial equality, and community activism. Shares insights from 40+ years of ministry and advocacy in Chicago's African-American neighborhoods.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Redefining Conservation - Innovative Approaches to Environmental Protection

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Explore innovative approaches to environmental conservation with Mark Tercek, discussing sustainable solutions and the intersection of business and nature protection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Let's Talk About Sex - Exploring Modern Relationships and Identity

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Engaging discussion on modern relationships, sexuality, and gender identity featuring experts Esther Perel, Dan Savage, and Jennifer Finney Boylan, moderated by Hanna Rosin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Sustainable Food Production Scale?

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Explore sustainable food production methods and their scalability to address global hunger while preserving the environment for future generations.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bridging Faiths in a Divided America

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Explore how faith communities can bridge divides and solve social problems in America through community building, sacred practices, and advocacy.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Big Data, Biomechanics, and the New Science Behind Personalized Training

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Explore how data, technology, and biomechanics are revolutionizing sports training, injury prevention, and athlete performance optimization for professionals and amateurs alike.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Taking the Lead on Global Health - Leadership and Management in Healthcare Systems

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Explore leadership's crucial role in global health progress, focusing on political commitment, resource mobilization, and cross-sector strategies to overcome human capital and institutional challenges.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rural Development Hubs - Action Innovators for Rural Prosperity

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Explore innovative strategies for rural prosperity through action-oriented development hubs, fostering economic growth and community well-being in non-urban areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video