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WorksheetsUnit 3 BTEC Sport Careers LA.A
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is meant by a 'local' job or opportunity?
A job located 30 minutes from home
A job where you travel by train for 1 hour
A job situated on the otherside of the country
A job in Australia
What is a pre-requisite of becoming a Sports Scientist in the Premier League?
You have played in the Premier League as a player
You have gained a degree in the area
You have done a work placement with the club
You eat, drink and go to the gym often.
What are the responsibilities of a Sports Coach?
evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
agree a coaching contract for a number of sessions, discuss confidentiality and work to a Code of Ethics
make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners
recruit and manage staff and support their development
What is a Sports Administrator?
You'll empower people to carry out everyday tasks or occupations with more confidence and independence in order to improve their health, quality of life and wellbeing.
Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity so that they can become independent learners
You'll help to ensure the smooth running of a sports organisation, which may range from reception work at a local sports club to marketing or human resources at a major sports club.
You'll help clients identify their personal strengths and areas for development.
How much could you potentially earn as a Fitness Centre Manager?
£25,000+
£35,000+
£45,000+
£55,000+
Can you become a trainer for the Armed Forces with a Coaching qualification?
Yes
No
What stadium was built for the Olympics and now used as a Football Stadium in London?
Wembley
The Emirates
The London Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Why do cities generally have more opportunity for sports work and jobs due to geographical factors
Transport links in and out the city make travel easier
More sports clubs based in the area
Major univeristies are usually situated in cities and linked to sports cliubs
Facilities, sports academies and sports work is avaialble all year round
Geographical factors are:
Location
Environment
Infrastructure
Population
Wealth
What sport is mostly affected by socio-economic factors?
Golf
Gymnastics
Table Tennis
Swimming
Socio-economic factors are:
Wealth
Employment
History & culture
Season
Fashion and trend.
Seasonal factors are:
Swimming pools that only open in the summer
Summer camps
Training camps
Competition seasons
Infrastructure
Nutritionist, sport psychology, sports therapy and
injury management in sport performance, exercise and fitness, are part of what career pathway?
Coaching
Sport Science
Sports Dev
Leisure Management
Education
