Vocational Opportunities

Question 1

What is an amateur?

Answer 1

Someone who does not receive financial rewards for participating

Question 2

What is a professional?

Answer 2

Someone who trains and competes full-time for financial reward- this will be their job

Question 3

What is a semi-professional?

Answer 3

Someone who will have a job and may also receive payment for taking part

Question 4

What proficiency awards do NGBs offer?

Answer 4

Coaching awards eg. Level 1
Leadership awards
Officiating awards

Question 5

What sport related careers are there?

Answer 5

Coach 
Physiotherapist
Personal trainer 
Sports marketing 
Official
Professional athlete 
Sports management

Question 6

What roles has James previously been a part of?

Answer 6

Player- through his participation in the run
Organiser- previously planned activities for other students as a playground leader
Leader/coach- trained as a playground leader and would’ve led others

Question 7

What qualifications can you get for sport?

Answer 7

Exam based courses (GCSE)
Sports performance awards (stepping stone to bigger coaching qualifications)
Proficiency testing awards (test ability)