Work Experience in Sport

Know about the opportunities for work-based experience in sportWork Experience in Sport 1.1. Opportunities

Aim and PurposeThe aim of this unit is to provide learners with the skills needed to undertake a work experience placement in the sports industryLearning OutcomesOn completion of this unit learners should:

Know the opportunities for work-based experience in sportBe able to prepare for a work-based experience in sportBe able to undertake a work-based experience in sportBe able to review a work-based experience in sport

DeliveryLecturesResearchingWork placementsSimulated interviewsGuest speakers i.e. career advisors, teachers, lecturers, development officers, coaches etc.

AssessmentLearners identification and preparation for actual work placement / experience in sportWork placementWritten assignmentsPresentationsReportsMock interviews Witness statements / observations recordsPlacement logs / diaries

SectorsHealth and fitnessEducationSport and recreationOutdoor educationSport and exercise science

Health and Fitness Jobs

Trainee Personal Trainer

Health and Fitness Coach

Education

Teacher of PE

Sport and Recreation

Fixtures Coordinator

ProvidersPublicPrivateVoluntaryPartnershipsPublic SectorLargest providers of sport in the countryFacilities are owned by the local council or authorityOpen to the public e.g. pay per visitAim is to provide a service to the local communityQ. Can you think of a public sector job?

Private SectorPrivate centres are usually for the use of members onlyAim is to provide an excellent service to members who pay an initial joining fee followed by monthly membership feesAim to make a profit for the owners Management team have a performance related pay agreementQ. Can you think of a private sector job? Voluntary SectorProvides a lot of sport in the countryRun by volunteers who enjoy sport and want to develop their club and team e.g. local football teamsRent facilities from local councils or local private facilitiesLargest organisations are the scouts and the guidesPartnershipsDual use centresArise when more than one organisation is involved in the funding, operation or use of a facilityPlanning GainPartnerships between the public and private sectors

Schools that close their educational service at 6pm and open as a public facilityMaximise the investment in the schoolProvides opportunities for community links ProvidersTASK: 2 different work opportunities available at each sector

National Organisations (across the UK)Local Authorities (Conwy)Governing Bodies (a group of people who formulate the policy and direct the affairs of an institution in partnership with the managers)

Voluntary OrganisationsPrivate Sector ProvidersProfessional ProvidersAdded task:State the considerations for each opportunity e.g. travel, cost, health and safety, roles and responsibilities etc.