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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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Sport and Recreation Industry
The sport and recreation industry is divided into 4
sectors:
- Sport
- Fitness
- Outdoor recreation
- Community recreation

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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.

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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 .

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Student Activities:
Student activity 1: Industry sectors