What is a sports development degree?
You will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules from different aspects of the development of sport including partnerships in sport provision and high performance sport an extended placement with a local organisation or national governing body of sport and research enquiry amongst others.
What is a sports development initiative?
Sports. development initiatives are specifically designed to help these target groups get involved in sport and physical activity as they are often at risk of not participating or not fulfilling their potential due to certain barriers they may face.
Who is involved in sport development?
Sport development is the promotion of sports activities for the community. Successful sports development depends largely on effective partnership and networking with a wide range of community groups, service providers, facility operators, National Governing bodies, local authorities and voluntary groups.
What is the sport development continuum?
The sports development continuum model illustrates the gradual progression from grassroots right up until elite and world class level. The foundation represents the basic development of young people’s movement and skills, such as, throwing, catching and hand-eye co-ordination.
What can I do with a sport development degree?
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Event manager.
- Fitness centre manager.
- Outdoor activities/education manager.
- Personal trainer.
- Secondary school teacher (physical education)
- Sports administrator.
- Sports coach.
- Sports development officer.
What Highers do you need for sports science?
Standard Entry Requirement BBBB including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at Grade B. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required).
What are some sport initiatives?
Sporting Initiatives.
What do sports development officers do?
A sports development officer will plan and organise sports projects and campaigns in order to get more people involved. They work towards making sport more accessible to everyone and aim to get people living a healthier lifestyle.
What qualifications do you need to have to be a sports development officer?
Qualifications and training required It could be an advantage to have a degree in sports science, development or management, or another relevant field such as leisure and recreation or physical education. There are also some postgraduate courses available in sports development.
What jobs can you get with a sports development degree?
What are whole sport plans?
Whole Sport Plans (WSPs) must be produced by the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for each sport. They are 5 year plans which outline how the NGBs will achieve their goals and how they will contribute to Sport England’s ‘Start, Stay and Succeed’ objectives. (Also known as ‘Grow, Sustain and Excel’).
How do I get into sports development?
You’ll find it useful to have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a related subject like:
- sports development or management.
- sports coaching.
- sports science.
- leisure studies.