Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

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Across
  1. 2. – Oversees the day-to-day organisation, logistics, and administration of a sports team or club.
  2. 5. – Provides immediate injury care, rehabilitation support, and injury prevention strategies for athletes.
  3. 9. – Uses data and research to support athlete performance, recovery, and training efficiency.
  4. 10. – Helps athletes improve mental skills such as confidence, focus, and resilience to enhance performance.
  5. 12. – Increases participation in sport by creating and managing programmes within communities or organisations.
  6. 14. – Plans and delivers training sessions to develop athletes’ skills, fitness, and performance.
  7. 17. – Designs and delivers training programmes to improve athletes’ strength, speed, and injury resilience.
  8. 18. / Commentator – Delivers live or recorded coverage and analysis of sporting events for audiences.
  9. 19. – Researches and reports on sporting events, athletes, and issues across media platforms.
  10. 20. – Manages sports facilities, staff, and programmes to ensure safe and effective operations.
Down
  1. 1. – Identifies and assesses athletes with potential for development or professional pathways.
  2. 3. – Promotes sports teams, events, or brands through campaigns, media, and fan engagement.
  3. 4. – Plans, organises, and delivers sporting events, ensuring smooth operations and participant safety.
  4. 6. – Uses sport as a tool to improve participation, health, and social outcomes in local communities.
  5. 7. – Advises athletes on nutrition and hydration to support health, training, and competition demands.
  6. 8. – Collects and analyses performance data to provide feedback that improves individual and team outcomes.
  7. 11. – Educates students in physical activity, sport, and healthy lifestyles within a school setting.
  8. 13. – Secures and manages commercial partnerships that provide financial and brand support.
  9. 15. – Represents athletes in contract negotiations, career planning, and commercial opportunities.
  10. 16. – Prevents, diagnoses, and treats sports-related injuries to support athlete rehabilitation and return to play.