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Flashcards in Vocational Opportunities Deck (8)
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1
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Define ‘Professional’

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This is someone who takes part in a sport or activity for their livelihood.
- They will get paid for taking part and will do it as a full time job

2
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Define ‘Amateur’

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  • This is someone who takes part in sport or activity as a pastime or hobby rather than a financial gain
3
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What is a ‘Semi Professional’?

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  • Someone who might have a job but also takes part in sport for payment.
4
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Name career opportunities which you can get from PE

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  • PE Teacher
  • Coach
  • Trainer
  • Physiotherapist
5
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What are the possible vocational opportunities?

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  • Sports Performer either as a professional or an amateur
6
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Define ‘Open Sport’

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  • Enables both amateurs and professionals to compete together
7
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Describe what happens when an open sport is competed

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  • The amateurs are not allowed to receive any prize money but they are able to claim expenses or even receive goods
8
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What other career opportunities are there?

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  • PE Teacher
  • Coach
  • Trainer
  • Sports Management