BTEC Level 3
Sports and Exercise Sciences
Unit 23: Work Based Experience in Sport
TASK 1: Opportunities for Work-based Experience in Sport
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1. Know the opportunities for work-based experience in sport
Assessment and grading criteria
P1 describe four realistic
opportunities for
appropriate work-based
experience in sport
M1 explain four realistic
opportunities for
appropriate work-based
experience in sport
D1 evaluate the
opportunities
for appropriate work-based
experience in sport
Scenario:
Sport is currently the biggest growth sector in the world of industry. Your school
has asked you to design a pamphlet for their careers office which will provide
students with information as to where they might want to go for a sport-based
work experience placement.
TASK 1:
Learner outcomes
Produce a pamphlet that clearly outlines 4 opportunities for REALISTIC work based
experience in sport ie work experience in a gym, working experience at a leisure
centre, work experience at a coaching company etc. (Ticket tout or working in a
fashion sports store would not be appropriate).
In the pamphlet you should:
Include a Title page: “Work Experience in Sport - Possible Opportunities”
P1
Describe four realistic opportunities for appropriate work-based experience in sport
using the following subheadings
❏ Possible work experience position (e.g. Work experience in a school’s PE
department, work experience in a gym, work experience in a physiotheraphy
clinic etc.)
❏ Description of this position (describe what you would be expected to do
whilst on this work experience)
❏ Possible future job roles
Faculty of PE and Sports, West Island School, 250 Victoria Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Tel: 28191962 Fax: 28167257
BTEC Level 3
Sports and Exercise Sciences
Continuing on from P1
M1
Explain four realistic opportunities for appropriate work-based experience in sport
❏ Give a detailed explanation of what you might do during your work
experience.
❏ Explain the skills that you might develop
❏ Consider the following when explaining the four opportunities:
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The sector in which you will be working
The provider(s) to the sector of which you will be working
The roles and responsibilities involved in your position during work
experience
Health and safety aspects that might need to be considered. Might these
hinder how involved you are able to be for example?
Work environment (office, clinic, hospital, laboratory?) - How might this
impact your work experience?
Continuing on from M1
D1
Evaluate the opportunities for appropriate work-based experience in sport
Consider the following:
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Location - consider the location in relation to your school (as most students
live in this area). Consider the time spent travelling each day.
Transport costs - is it feasible for you to get there each day?
Skills - what skills do you need to possess, what skills might you gain? How
might this help in the future?
Personal qualities -what personal qualities are needed? Is there an area that
this work experience might enhance?
Who you will be working with - is this suited to people who prefer to work
individually, in small teams or larger teams?
Working hours - roster, shifts, regular hours etc? How might this fit in with
someone's schedule and other commitments?
Legal issues - does confidentiality mean that it would be hard to get a
placement? At what level could someone be involved?
Faculty of PE and Sports, West Island School, 250 Victoria Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Tel: 28191962 Fax: 28167257
BTEC Level 3
Sports and Exercise Sciences
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Health and safety - would someone be able to fully engage with activities on
work experience without health and safety training?
Sector/provider - would working for this sector/provider be an pro or con?
Faculty of PE and Sports, West Island School, 250 Victoria Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Tel: 28191962 Fax: 28167257