Unit A (A3): Careers in Sport and Active Leisure Industry

Btec L3 Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development - Unit A Careers in Sport and Active Leisure Industry.

The powerpoint included covers learning aim A3 - Participation in sport and active leisure in the UK. It is a 79 slide powerpoint and covers the following information:

• Types of participants and target populations, e.g.:
o women
o older adults
o young people
o social inclusion groups
o low socio-economic groups
o people with a disability
o LGBT+
o ethnic groups.
• Reasons for participation:
o physical health
o mental health
o preventing obesity
o social inclusion
o enjoyment
o leisure activity
o improving sporting performance
o attending events run and supported by the government agenda of a healthy nation
via physical activity and sport.
• Barriers to participation, e.g.:
o time
o resources
o fitness
o ability
o lifestyles
o medical conditions
o gender
o race
o religion.