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This text outlines various roles that can be adopted in physical activity, including performer, organiser, leader/coach, choreographer, and official. Each role is discussed in terms of the skills and responsibilities required, such as performance techniques, event management, leadership styles, and rule interpretation. Additionally, it highlights vocational opportunities within sports, including sponsorship, job roles that allow training and competition, and financial support through scholarships. The importance of developing understanding and skills in each area is emphasized for success in the sports industry.
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6.1 Physical Activity Roles and Vocation What different roles can be adopted? What vocational opportunities exist within sport?
Performer Ability to perform and plan to improve performance Need to develop an understanding of… • Skills • Tactics • Techniques • Moves • Playing positions
Organiser Bringing together all aspects to run sport events Need to manage the following… • Facilities • Funds • Time • Personnel
Leader/Coach Specialist within an activity Prepare players to set and meet goals… • Technique • Tactical awareness • Physical state • Mental state Knowledge of leaderships styles and communication skills
Choreographer Designing a specific dance or other performance. Explore… • Ideas • Concepts • Emotions Aware of techniques of choreography and able to assess performers
Official Controlling an activity by Interpreting rules • Referee / umpire • Judge • Marshall/ steward • Scorer • Time keeper Many qualities needed but knowledge of rules vital
Vocational opportunities Sports Performers Not always so straightforward Open sports and Loopholes mean Amateurs can receive ‘money’… • Sponsorship- given • Occupation- A job where you are given lots of time of to train / compete • Expenses - Often more than should be and become cash payments • Scholarships- Universities and Colleges allowing more time for training
Other Vocational opportunities Huge numbers of careers in sport and leisure…