Working in Sport - A Practical Approach to Understanding Your Sport Journey

This is a practical guide to getting your dream job in the sport industry. Offering a concise introduction to the contemporary sport industry and the wide range of careers within it, the book explains how to acquire the skills, qualifications and experience you need to stand out from your competitors and start building your career in sport.

List of contents

1. The Business of Sport: A Brief Introduction, 2. Working in the Sport Industry: The Skills Needed, 3. Why Do You Want to Work in the Sport Industry?, 4. Understanding Your Path, 5. Growth Mindset and Moving Forward: Accepting “No”, 6. Gaining Experience: Importance and Where to Start, 7. Your “Career Playbook”: Putting it All Together

About the author

Rocco P. Porreca is Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University, UK, and a former sport industry professional.

Summary

This is a practical guide to getting your dream job in the sport industry. Offering a concise introduction to the contemporary sport industry and the wide range of careers within it, the book explains how to acquire the skills, qualifications and experience you need to stand out from your competitors and start building your career in sport.

Product details

• Authors: Rocco Porreca, Rocco (Oxford Brookes University Porreca
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032484891
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248489-1
• No. of pages: 132
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Business Aspects, Sports training & coaching, Careers guidance, Adult education, continuous learning, Sports training and coaching, Sporting events and management, Sporting events & management, Hospitality and service industries, Sport & leisure industries