Exercise sports

Description

Exercise or practice under the direction of sports and athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.

Alternative labels

engage in sport exercise
exercising in sports
practice sports

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Exercise sports is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Football coach: Football coaches train amateur or professional football teams of either youths or adults. Football coaches develop and execute training plans and improve or maintain their players physical condition, football technique and tactical abilities. They prepare their team for competitions and choose the line-up and tactics for a game. During a game coaches may give instructions from the sidelines and are in charge of substituting players. 

Optional skill

Exercise sports is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Golf instructor: Golf instructors train and teach golf to individuals or groups. They train their clients by demonstrating and explaining techniques such as the correct posture and swinging techniques. They give feedback on how a student can do exercises better and improve the skill level. The golf instructor advises what equipment is best suited for the student.
Boxing instructor:
Boxing instructors train individuals or groups in boxing. They instruct clients during training and teach students the techniques of boxing such as stance, defense and different kind of punches.
Ice-skating coach: Ice-skating coaches teach and train individuals or groups in ice skating and related sports such as figure skating and speed skating. They teach their clients theoretical knowledge and train fitness, strength and physical coordination. Ice-skating instructors prepare and conduct training sessions. They will support their clients if they participate in competitions.
Swimming teacher: Swimming teachers train and advise groups or individuals on swimming. They plan trainings and teach different swimming styles such as front crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. They help to improve their students performance. 
Extra: Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.

 


 

References

  1. Exercise sports – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022