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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sports instructor

Sports instructors introduce people to a sport and teach them the skills required for the performance of sport.

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Description

Sports instructors introduce people to a sport and teach them the skills required for the performance of sport. They have a strong grip on one or more sports, which are often adventure sports, and know how to motivate others and share with them the enjoyment of the activity.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
table tenniswater skiing
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
badmintonhuman physiologysports nutritionskateboardhuman anatomy
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
assess performance in sport eventsdemonstrate professional attitude to clientsinstruct in sportmaintain customer serviceassess physical conditions of clientsapply risk management in sportsmanage athletespromote balance between rest and activityorganise sporting environmentplan sports instruction programmeorganise trainingpromote healthy fitness environmentpersonalise sports programmecorrect potentially harmful movements
OPTIONALOptional competences
support sport in mediacooperate with colleagueswork with different target groupsmotivate in sportsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiescontribute to the development of a sporting estateteach windsurfing

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

28 total
16 essential · 12 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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