In this presentation you will learn about: Sport, fitness and recreation industry sectors, Job Roles in the industry – paid and volunteer, Governing bodies and stakeholders and the Role of sport and recreation in the community.

1. Introduction to the Sport, Fitness and
Recreation Industry
In this presentation you will learn about:
 Sport, fitness and recreation industry sectors
 Job Roles in the industry – paid and volunteer
 Governing bodies and stakeholders
 Role of sport and recreation in the community
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2. Sport and Recreation Industry
The sport and recreation industry is divided into 4
sectors:
- Sport
- Fitness
- Outdoor recreation
- Community recreation

3. Sport and Recreation Industry
1. The sport sector
 Sporting programs in Australia range from community sporting
clubs and association to professional organisations.
 Community clubs and associations make up a big proportion
of the industry.
 Department of sport and recreation (DSR) is the state
government body responsible for governing sport in WA.
 Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is federal government
body that governs sport in Australia.
 Local government (shires) work closely with clubs and
associations.

4. Sport and Recreation Industry
1. The sport sector continued……………
 Professional sport (AFL, NBL, NRL) generate significant money
for sport through attendance and television rights.
 There is a national and state sporting association for most
sports in Australia .

5. Sport, fitness and Recreation Industry
2. The fitness sector
 Fastest growing sector in the industry
 Gymnasiums and health clubs can privately owned and
run or run by local government such as at recreation
centres
 Big growth in small group fitness and personal training
businesses
 Fitness Australia is the governing body the fitness sector

6. Sport, fitness and Recreation Industry
2. The fitness sector continued………………
 Significant overlap between sport and fitness industry as
many fitness professionals work in sporting clubs,
associations and program.
 Many sporting clubs and associations have fitness
programs operating from facilities.

7. Sport, fitness and Recreation Industry
3. Community recreation sector:
 Community recreation Includes recreation and aquatic
centres.
 Aquatic / leisure centre industry is governed by Royal Life
and LIWA.
 Usually funded and managed by local government
(shires).
 Clubs and associations are key stakeholders to community
recreation centres in most towns.
 Department of sport and recreation (DSR) are also a
governing body for community recreation facilities and
programs.

8. Sport, fitness and Recreation Industry
4. Outdoor recreation sector
 Includes outdoor recreation programs usually conducted
in natural settings
 Businesses are usually owned and run and include
adventure activities, camping and tourism
 Example of outdoor recreation activities in this sector
include canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, horse riding and
abseiling
 Activities are usually non competitive
 Governing body is Outdoor WA

9. Governing bodies in the sport, fitness and
recreation industry
 A governing body is an organisation that provides guidance and direction
for specific activities, programs and businesses in the sport, fitness and
recreation industry
 Governing bodies provide:
- Funding opportunities and grants
- Guidelines for safe and ethical delivery of activities
- Registration for clubs, associations, programs,
business and professional
- Insurance and protection for associated members
- Accreditation and professional development
 All sport, fitness and recreation facilities, programs and deliverers should
follow guidelines set by governing body

10. Governing bodies in the sport, fitness and
recreation industry
List of governing bodies:
 Department of sport and recreation
 Australian sports Commission
 Fitness Australia
 National Sporting Organisations
 State Sports Associations
 Royal life saving Australia
 Leisure institute of WA
 Outdoors WA

11. Accessing information from governing bodies
Professionals in the sport, fitness and recreation industry can
access information from governing bodies through:
 Face to face meeting with local staff members and
representatives
 Email
 Website

12. Range of professional opportunities in sport, fitness
and recreation industry (Jobs)
 Recreation / leisure / fitness centre manager
 Duty manager / OHS rep at recreation and leisure centres
 Lifeguard
 Personal trainer or group fitness instructor
 Customer service officer
 Program coordinator
 Coaching and officiating
 Gym instructor
 Marketing and promotions officer
 Physical activity / health promotion officer
 Youth engagement officer

13. Range of volunteer opportunities in sport, fitness
and recreation industry
Volunteers make up a significant proportion of the sport and
recreation industry. Many not-for profit and community sport
and recreation programs rely on volunteers. Volunteer roles
include:
 Coaching and officiating
 Team manager
 Club and association committee roles
 Event coordination

14. Current trends in the sport, fitness and recreation
industry according to CSIRO (ASC)
 Individualised sport and fitness activities are on the rise.
 People fitting sport / activity into busier lifestyles.
 Big increase in aerobics, running, walking and gym memberships.
 Participation in organised sports has declined.
 Expenditure on healthcare has increased.
 Increase in extreme sports due to increase exposure through
YouTube, Facebook and viewing demand.
 Benefits of sport and fitness are being increasingly recognised by
governments, business and communities.
 Used to achieve physical health, crime prevention, social
developmen.t
 Used to treat increasing rates of obesity and chronic illness.

15. Role of sport, fitness and recreation industry
The sport, fitness and recreation industry plays a significant role in
the community including:
 Professional sport generates revenue (income) that is eventually
spent on community programs and facilities.
 Facilitates community development – sport can unite people from
range of backgrounds including racial, cultural and religious.
 Provided opportunity for volunteering and employment.
 Used to engage at risk children and youth and divert from crime.
 Facilitate heathy and activate lifestyles and communities.
 Provides avenue for competition, pathways and representation.

16. Student Activities:
Student activity 1: Industry sectors