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Unit of Analysis: RECREATION & FITNESS
RECREATION & FITNESS

The programs in this cluster train for the related occupations, but do not function as exclusive ports of entry. People also prepare for these occupations through other training programs and related work experience.

399032 Recreation workers
339092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
251193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational requirements for recreation workers range from a high school diploma- or sometimes ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
31.0101 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.
 
31.0301 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.
 
31.0501 Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education, General. A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
 
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
 
31.0599 Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. Any instructional program in health and physical education/fitness not listed above.
 
31.9999 Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. Any instructional program in parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies not listed above.
Occupation(s)
 
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management.
 
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
 
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
 
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations.
 
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
 
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
 
39-9032 Recreation Workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

 
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