Professional bodies in applied sport science- lecture 2

Question 1

How is fully qualified status usually awarded?

Answer 1

By a professional body or registration body

Question 2

What is a sequential route?

Answer 2

Involves a full-time course followed by a period of supervised practice

Question 3

What is a parallel route?

Answer 3

Comprises a part time course running alongside practice

Question 4

What is an integrated route?

Answer 4

Aims to integrate theory and practice in a post-technocratic approach to development

Question 5

What is an experimental route?

Answer 5

Emphasises learning through practice, supplemented through independent study and short courses

Question 6

What is a professional?

Answer 6

An expert of specialist knowledge, engaged in a profession, exercising autonomous judgment, and makes a voluntary commitment to a set of principles

Question 7

What is a profession?

Answer 7

Involves prolonged training and a formal qualification; well defined occupation, and governed by a professional body

Question 8

What is a professional body?

Answer 8

Dedicated to advancement of knowledge; supports and regulates professional standards; supports those working in the profession and serves the public good

Question 9

What is a member benefit professional association?

Answer 9

Provides value for members through products and services; networking opportunities; advocacy on behalf of members; peer support; but don’t have a mandate to protect public interests-
For the members only

Question 10

What is a Designation granting association?

Answer 10

Membership is required to maintain the right to use designation; offer designations (added value productor service offered); offer certification to members

Question 11

What is a certifying body?

Answer 11

They issue and track certificates; must be certified to maintain membership in the certifying body

Question 12

What is a professional regulatory body?

Answer 12

• Develop and maintain expectations of the industry
• Establish, maintain, develop and enforce standards of qualifications, practice and conduct
• Exercise authorities delegated by law to best serve the public interest

Question 13

How can professions be differentiated?

Answer 13

Self-regulated (governed by the individual) or regulated by law (legal restrictions)

Question 14

What are the two kinds of legal restrictions?

Answer 14

• Reserved function- only a certain person can practice/execute a function
• Reserved title- can only be used by the appropriate qualified person
  Monitored by professional standards agency

Question 15

What is a chartered profession?

Answer 15

must act in a way that reflects the public interest, organisation has gone to the government to be chartered (similar to a reserved title but not monitored as closely)

Question 16

Information about BASES

Answer 16

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences-

Which profession do they support?
Sport science- biomechanics, physiology, psychology, nutrition, sport

Are any professions they support protected by restricted titles?
No

Which type of professional organisation are they and why?

Designation granting association

Question 17

Information about the British psychological society

Answer 17

Supports psychologists
Applied psychologist- not a restricted title
Type of organisation- member benefit with designation

Question 18

Information about the UK strength and conditioning association

Answer 18

Supports strength and conditioners
Not a restricted title
Type of organisation-association with designation

Question 19

Information about the health care and professions council

Answer 19

Supports physiotherapists and psychologists
Protects restricted titles such as physiotherapist and physical therapist
Type of organisation- professional regulatory bodies

Question 20

Information about ISAK

Answer 20

The international society for the advancement for kinanthropometry-
Supports anthropometry
Accredits certain members in terms of their ability to meet standards of organisation
Supports biomechanists, nutritionists (body comp tests), physiologist
Association with designation

Question 21

Information about CIMSPA

Answer 21

Chartered professional body; supports coaches; certifying body

Question 22

What are the functions of professional bodies?

Answer 22

• Provide courses on specific areas of expertise
• Mandating and providing compulsory professional development
• Publishing a professional journal and conducting research
• Facilitating fellowship amongst members- networking
• Lobbying to influence legislative and administrative processes
• Developing a code of ethics
• Advancing the profession in the eyes of the community and other professions- build trust
• Registering practitioners
• Managing complaints against members
• Quality assurance audits of highly specialised functions
• Develop standards that form the basis of university courses
• Accrediting courses and monitoring their delivery by universities to ensure professional standards are maintained

Question 23

Why are professional bodies important?

Answer 23

• Enhances excellence
• Evidence- based practice
• Monitors and regulates the practice of industry professionals
• Develops and enhances professional and ethical standards
• Governance of the respective profession/occupation

Question 24

What is professional ethics?

Answer 24

• Takes the form of a code of practice or conduct
• Forms a more general set of principles that governs behaviour in the profession
• Such as….
• Ethical clearance
• Informed consent and confidentiality
• Data protection and responsibility
• Competence
• Professional and personal conduct

Question 25

Why is an ethical code important?

Answer 25

• Provide a guide to expected behaviour
• Ensure welfare and safety of participants and practitioner
• Ensure work is within the area of expertise
• Promote trust and respect among the professionals and the stakeholders
• Protect the reputation and credibility of the profession

Question 26

What are the ideas of ethical competence and ethical literacy?

Answer 26

• Identify and analyse ethical dilemmas in various contexts
• Being able to apply ethical principles and frameworks to guide ones’ decision making and actions
• Reflective ethical practice
• The qualities of respect for others and their dignity and values, personal integrity, and responsibility to others and to broad professional principles

Question 27

What are the benefits of joining a professional body?

Answer 27

• Information and advice
• Networking
• Magazines
• Career development
• Professional recognition
• Discounts- to workshops and resources

Question 28

What are the benefits of gaining a professional qualification?

Answer 28

• Expand your skillset
• Gain access to more courses and qualifications
• Broaden your placement and career opportunities
• Improve your chances of career progression
• Shows commitment
• Network
• Self-fulfilment and accomplishment (empowerment)

Question 29

Understanding professional competencies

Answer 29

• Ability to do something successful or efficiently
• Inherent qualities an individual possesses
• Competency framework- broadly describes the performance excellence within an organisation; a way to communicate which behaviours are required, valued, recognized and rewarded with respect to different occupational roles