P666 Teletext 666 Jan 7 01:37:54 ————————————————————————————— S IS FOR SPORT Wj can't all be top professionals like Linford Christie or Gazza, but there are other ways of building a career in sport. Behind the star athletes and players there is an army of administrators who ensure events run smoothly. For some jobs you can work your way up from amateur involvement, other jobs will involve gaining qualifications from college. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— The Year of the GNVQ 664 RACING HEADLINES p570 Write it Frame it Games TV PlusP666 Teletext 666 Jan 7 01:44:57 ————————————————————————————— S IS FOR SPORT 0 Each sport has its own governing body and training standards, but here are some career ideas: Coaching: Full-time jobs exist in football, golf, skiing, ice skating and horse-riding. A long-standing commitment to the sport is essential. Fitness and Health: Careers exist in municipal sports centres and private health clubs. Many colleges run BTEC or City and Guilds courses. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Computer Ideas: Keyboard 664 APPOINTMENTS ARE ON p640 Write it Frame it Games TV PlusP666 Teletext 666 Jan 7 01:44:54 ————————————————————————————— S IS FOR SPORT Doctors who treat sports injuries must bj qualified practitioners, but other medical staff are needed: Physiotherapists: They are often employed full-time by sports bodies or work privately. A professional, college qualification is essential. Sports Science: A growing field in which sports bodies and equipment manufacturers are commissioning research into performance. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Weight lifting news 673 RACING HEADLINES p570 Write it Frame it Games TV PlusP666 Teletext 666 Jan 7 01:47:45 ————————————————————————————— S IS FOR SPORT Most universities offer degrees or post graduate diplomas in sports education or management, and there are BTECs in recreation from most colleges. For information about these, or for the address of the governing body of your chosen sport, send a large 75p RAE to: The Sports Council 16, Upper Woburn Place London WC1H 0QP ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Wendy Berliner has the answers 662 RACING HEADLINES p570 Write it Frame it Games TV Plus