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Sports Development Officer:
Sports development officers (SDOs) make sure that people of all ages and ability have the opportunity to take part in sport, develop their skills...
In recent years there have been challenging targets set for both recreational participation and elite level competition within sport
There has been substantial investment in quality sport and active recreation programmes to ensure these targets are met. Various programmes and initiatives have helped to create a wide variety of job opportunities within the sector. The Sport, health and Fitness Industries have never had such a high profile- what a great time to get involved!
Employers include, among others, large leisure companies, local authorities, leisure centres, health and fitness clubs, hotels and sports clubs, National Governing Bodies, health authorities, education establishments and professional sports clubs. In England, the sport, recreation, health, fitness and outdoor pursuits sectors employ about 375,000 people. If you are unsure of what the jobs in this industry entail, you can look through our collection of job profiles to give you an outline of each role.
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HE Courses
There is a wide choice of sport, exercise
and fitness courses in universities across
the region and beyond.
The HE Course section will help give you an understanding of the qualifications available to help you reach your career aspirations. Even if you are already in your chosen career, this site can still help you in searching for the latest opportunities or relevant training for the extra qualifications (CPD) that you need.
