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Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
You could take a degree in sport and exercise science. Courses that cover the 3 foundation subjects of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, will keep your job options broad. Alternatively you could do a degree in a science related subject followed by a postgraduate qualification in sports science. This may include subjects like:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Volunteering, for example with a sports club, may improve your career prospects. It will help you stand out in a competitive jobs market if you have additional qualifications like: First Aid, gym instructing or safeguarding.
You'll need:
You could work with elite sports professionals, or in research, healthcare or industry. Your day to day tasks will depend on the type of organisation you work for. You could:
You could find work with universities, schools and colleges, large sporting organisations, public and private enterprises and local authorities. It's also possible to become self-employed or to work as a consultant. You could also move into a related career area, like sports development or performance testing and research.
Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.
Fairground workers operate and maintain rides at theme parks or travelling fairs.
Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.
Swimming teachers help people learn to swim, improve their swimming skills and how to exercise in water.
Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, from viruses and bacteria to people.
Are you passionate about Sport, Exercise and Fitness? Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions! Apply now!
We need a Recreation Attendant who will...Be focused on delivering excellent customer service standardsProvide safe and effective pool supervisionBe part of a motivated team fully embracing our company valuesEnsure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centreSupport the varied programme of activities and sessions Effectively communicate with other team members
Located in the heart of Kidlington, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre offer a 25m swimming pool, 60 station gym, functional training room, sports hall, 2 squash courts, spinning studio, activitiy hall and a relaxing sauna and steam room. If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch
You will be a permanent member of the Leisure Centre Team carrying out job roles such as General Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Concierge, Swimming Teacher & Fitness Instructor. The job roles that you are rotated for will be dependant on which qualifications you have achieved as well as the needs of the centre.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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