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Professions in Sport Step Up 2011. Dr Deirdre Brennan. Presentation Objectives. To outline career possibilities in the domain of Sport. Academic Qualifications. BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Sciences with /without DIS/DAS BSc (Hons) Sports Studies with/without DIS/DAS
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Professions in SportStep Up 2011 Dr Deirdre Brennan
Presentation Objectives • To outline career possibilities in the domain of Sport
Academic Qualifications • BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Sciences with /without DIS/DAS • BSc (Hons) Sports Studies with/without DIS/DAS • BSc (Hons) Sports Technology • Foundation degree in Sports Coaching
Professional Qualifications • National Governing Body Coach Awards • Football coach • Basketball coach • Judo coach etc • Fitness qualifications • Fitness instructor • Strength & Conditioning • Exercise to Music etc
Teaching (Primary/Secondary/Third level) A relevant degree and an initial teacher training course • Safe secure job! There will always be schools and children needing education • A vocation – not for the faint hearted • An undervalued profession be highly rewarding
Sports Development • Degree (sport / management) • Sports Specific posts e.g. IFA / IRFU / GAA Development Officers • Generic posts e.g. Local Authorities, District Councils, City Councils • Purpose is to develop sport and athlete and player performance pathways • This is a developing professional area in the sports industry which has grown rapidly in the last 10 years
Community Sports Development Officers • Degree in sport / youth work /community development /community relations • Generic posts with specific projects e.g. WISPA • Purpose is to use sport to develop the community – women & girls, unemployed, over 50’s etc etc • Very new but growing in importance due to Government agendas
Degree in Sport/Management/Business High percentage of leisure facilities in Belfast Some wet ,some dry Health Suites Bookings Programmes Facility maintenance Facility development Holiday programmes Public facilities Heath care referrals After school clubs Community sports clubs Leisure Facility Management
Belfast Marathon World Fencing Championships Special Olympics World Boxing Championships World Rallying Championships Charity events (Haiti) Private companies Local Authorities Manage facilities, staff, budgets, volunteers Design and deliver training Income generation Sponsorship etc Sports Event Management
Personal Trainer • Professional qualifications very important • Not enough to have a degree • Fitness Instructing, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise to Music, Boxercise, Step, Spin (and whatever is next!)
Sports Journalism • Degree in Communication, English, Sport, Journalism • Ability to communicate really well (written and verbal) • Papers • TV • Radio
Nike Adidas Umbro O Neills Speedo Kukri Sales rep Shop manager Brand agent Sports Retail & Marketing
Sports Scientist • Sports Science Degree • Technological support • Lab testing • New profession • Small numbers • Work with Elite level athletes
Any Questions? Thank you