Cambridge Nationals Level Topic Exploration Pack Sport Studies

Cambridge Nationals Level ½ Topic Exploration Pack Sport Studies Unit R 055 – Working in the sports industry

Contents Aims Learning outcome 1 – know the areas of employment within the sports industry Learning outcome 2 – know the skills and knowledge required to work within the sports industry Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 1 – know the areas of employment within the sports industry Make a list of as many of the different areas of work in the sports industry. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 1 – know the areas of employment within the sports industry Media For each area of work make a list of 2– 4 roles, for example: • • Radio presenter Photographer Sports commentator Newspaper reporter. Include information which clearly covers all of the different areas of employment and specific roles within the sports industry listed in the specification. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 1 – know the areas of employment within the sports industry On the previous task you could have identified the following: • • • • administration/organisation (e. g. HR manager at a sports club, receptionist at a gym, health and safety officer at a leisure centre) advertising and marketing (e. g. PR/marketing for a sports club, graphic designer) coaching/leading/instructing (e. g. local/regional/NGB coach, qualified fitness instructor, outdoor activities leader) facilities (e. g. steward at a sports venue, bar staff at a golf club, grounds keeper) finance (e. g. sports auditing, finance officer for sports club/organisation) government (e. g. Department for Culture, Media and Sport, local council/local authority sport) media (e. g. local newspaper reporter, radio presenter, sports commentator/pundit, sports photographer) national governing body (e. g. fund raising, regulation, monitoring) retail (e. g. high street sports shop, internet sports retail) professional sport (e. g. professional performer/athlete, professional coach/manager, professional referee/official, licensed agent) sport development (e. g. sports development officer for a council, elite sport development officer for a university) sports events (e. g. event organising committee, events promoter, specialist sports events travel) sport-related gambling (e. g. book maker, online betting site developer) sport science (e. g. sport medicine, physiotherapist, sport psychologist, personal trainer, nutritionist). Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 2 – know the skills and knowledge required to work within the sports industry Look at the skills below: Look at the different knowledge areas below: • • • • Sport specific Literacy and numeracy Information technology People Communication Organisation Team working. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 Rules and regulations Consumer market Education / training Legislation Role-related experience Health and safety. © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 2 – know the skills and knowledge required to work within the sports industry Choose 3– 5 different roles from different areas of work in the sports industry. Describe the skills and knowledge each of the roles need and give examples. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry One of the easiest and quickest ways to find a job is by looking on the Indeed website It’s easy to use – you can upload your CV and apply for a job at the click of a button! Where else can you look for vacancies? • Careers advisors • Connexion service • Library • Job centre • Local newspapers • Notice board at sports centre • People employed in the workplace • Specialist agencies (e. g. Careers in Sport, Prospects) • National Governing Bodies • Sports organisations (e. g. UK Sport, Youth Sport Trust). Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry What key areas do you need to look for when you are searching for a job? For example one area is knowing what skills and knowledge you will need. What are the other areas? Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Research some vacancies that you could apply for. Pick a vacancy that you are interested in, make a note of where you found it and print it out. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Write a short letter to the company for the vacancy you have found. What do you need to include in your letter? D Harper 753 Downham Drive Birmingham B 1 1 BB Miss S Roberts Newcastle Hospital 217 Park Street Newcastle NE 2 2 EE Dear Miss Roberts I am writing to introduce myself to you as a student of National School of Nursing (NSN). I’m replying to your advertisement in the local Employment News for a nurse for your emergency wards. As you can see in the enclosed CV, I have a very strong academic background in nursing, combined with over 6 years work experience in health and medical centres. My recent post was with Bristol Critical Care and this allowed me to further develop my skills in personal care. I believe that I could make a beneficial addition to your team. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my experience would be helpful to you. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely D Harper Senior Student Nurse Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Write your CV, think about the job and the skills and knowledge the company need. How do you meet the criteria for the job? Make some notes and then write your CV. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry Congratulations !!! You have been successful and have been invited for an interview. Watch the video and think of what skills and knowledge they have shown. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry What questions do you think you will be asked? Work with a partner and make a list of questions and answers you could say. Watch the video – do you like his suggestions? Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry What questions do you want to ask? Work with a partner and make a list of questions you might like to ask. Watch the video – what do you think of his questions? Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry In your groups, do a practice interview – you need: • One person to be the interviewer • One person to be interviewed • One person to observe, take notes and give feedback. Make sure you all do each role. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry • Watch the video and make a list of positive things the candidate did. • Areas for improvement for her next interview. • How did you compare in your interview, did you make the same mistakes? Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry You are going to make a career plan to take you from where you are now to where you want to be working. • • • S M A R T Think of the steps and make them smart. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 3 – be able to apply for jobs within the sports industry On your plan make sure the steps include the information below. • Achievements • Skills gaps • Training needs. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK A friend of yours has asked you why you want to work in the sports industry. Prepare a report for them on the following areas: • Economic impact • Social impact • Health impact. The following slides will help your research in preparation for your report. Look at the impact of London 2012 as a starting point and then look at your local area. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Look on the internet for examples of how the sports industry has impacted the UK in terms of the economy. Find examples to support your points: • • • Tourism Employment Consumer spending Foreign investment Productivity. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Look on the internet for examples of how the sports industry has impacted the UK in terms of the social impact. Find examples to support your points: • • • Crime / anti-social behaviour Public services Education Culture Identity Environment. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Look on the internet for examples of how the sports industry has impacted the UK in terms of the health. Find examples to support your points: • Increased awareness • Research • Increased participation. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Reports are used to evaluate positive and the negative aspects. It’s important that recommendations can be made to combat negative points. Using the guidance on the slides below produce a report on the social, cultural and health impacts of the sports industry. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 © OCR 2021

Learning outcome 4 – understand the impacts which the sports industry has in the UK Title: Sport Impact in the UK Report Subheading: Introduction Who are you? What is the report about? Subheading: Economic Impact Write a flowing paragraph of at least three aspects with examples. Subheading: Social Impact Write a flowing paragraph of at least three aspects with examples. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Sport Studies Unit R 055 Subheading: Health Impact Write a flowing paragraph of at least three aspects with examples. Subheading: Conclusion State, overall, what you think e. g. ‘Overall, I believe that the impacts of sport in the UK are…. The main reason I believe this is…. Tip: don’t include any new information. © OCR 2021

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