Director of industrial recreation

More and more companies are providing recreational and sport opportunities for their employees. As the number of programs has increased, so has the need for qualified professionals to direct these activities. The responsibilities associated with this position are similar to those associated with the director of intramural and/or campus recreation.

These responsibilities include establishing a program of activities, setting up athletic teams, scheduling contests, providing for instruction, and supervising personnel. As industrial recreation programs continue to grow, so will opportunities for qualified professionals.

4.1.1. Listen to the text “Director of Industrial Recreation ”.

4.1.2. Answer the questions:

1. Are there any job opportunities for physical education expert at the companies? 2. What is the name of the position of physical education specialist at the companies? 3. What are his/her responsibilities there?

4.1.3. Retell the text.

4.2. Text II

SPORT LAW

One career opportunity that has attracted the interest of some physical educators is

sport law. In litigation involving sport, a physical educator’s background and practical experience as a teacher and as a coach can be asset.

A career in sport law is not a career that can be prepared for directly through one’s undergraduate academic experiences. The practice of sport law requires the completion of law school, which typically involves a 3-year program of study. Admission requires an excellent academic average, and many law schools also have prerequisites or preferences regarding candidates’ areas of undergraduate study. For practitioners with experience seeking to change their career focus, however, sport law may be an attractive area of study. The growth of sport management curricula has also created a need for individuals with preparation in sport law to teach courses in sport law and liability. Another career opportunity for individuals with expertise in sport law is in working with professional athletes, serving as their agents in contract negotiations.

4.2.1. Listen to the text “Director of Industrial Recreation ”.

4.2.2. Answer the questions:

1. Can a career in sport law be prepared for directly through one’s undergraduate

academic experience? 2. What does the practice in sport law require? 3. What does the admission require? 4. What are the career opportunities for individuals with expertise in sport law?

4.2.3. Retell the text “Director of Industrial Recreation ”..

4.3. Text III