Able to competently perform the professional sport in which they train such as cricket, football, rugby league and rugby union.
Occupational Profile
Sporting Excellence Professionals developed via this apprenticeship are competent to perform consistently and effectively in training environments and competitions in relation to one of the following professional sports: cricket, football, rugby league and rugby union. As such, they are part of a playing team supported and managed by a wider and multi-disciplinary team including a manager/coach, skills coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionist, strength and conditioning experts, and educational staff etc. They have high level of autonomy in terms of responsibility for what happens on the field of play and need to be able to cope with extreme pressure.
The key activities of a Sporting Excellence Professional are to:
- effectively and successfully represent their employer on the field of play at a local, regional, national or international level;
- undertake a daily training routine, supported by a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure they retain and develop the technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills necessary for performing at the professional level;
- practice a lifestyle conducive to maintaining a high level of performance;
- act as an ambassador for their employer, sport and governing body in relation to younger players, fans and the local community – including their approach to diversity, equality and inclusion; and
- actively plan for life after their sporting career and to supplement the next phase of playing contract.
Summary of Standard
Full Standard
