Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- for the sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation industry:
- sources of credible information about the industry
- structure of the industry and its different sectors:
- main functions and service offerings
- key operational characteristics of different business models including commercial, not for profit, community and government organisations
- business relationships between different sectors
- relationship between the industry and other allied industries
- economic and social significance of the industry
- health and other benefits of participation in sport, aquatic, fitness and recreation activities
- roles and general responsibilities for different jobs in different industry sectors
- importance of the volunteer workforce to the industry and types of roles for volunteers
- major cross-industry and sector-specific industry associations:
- their primary role and functions
- key features of registration and accreditation quality assurance schemes they operate
- their role in setting industry standards and codes of practice
- professional development opportunities offered
- main trade unions for industry workers and their primary function
- current and emerging technologies specific to the industry and benefits of use in the workplace and for clients
- ways that industry knowledge can be updated and used to enhance day-to-day activities
- sources of information on contemporary issues for the industry.