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Placements : |
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Conducting physical training classes, organising games and coaching students in games and athletics. |
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Training students in callisthenics, gymnastics and other physical exercises to promote strength and gracefulness, or to correct body posture. |
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Organising and instructing or refereeing for games such as hockey, basketball, football etc. |
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Assuming responsibility for the maintenance of gymnasiums and sports equipment. |
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Physical Education teachers also supervise games in junior classes. |
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Coaches : |
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There are coaches for each game and athletic event. |
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Selecting potential players |
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Giving them instructions about the rules of the games, planning and precision of movements. |
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Demonstrating techniques of play, drilling them in fundamentals until players become familiar with them. |
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Observe players in action, and offer helpful criticism and corrective methods. |
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Accompany the player during tournaments and provide the necessary guidance as well as boost up the morale of the players. |
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Umpire/Referee : |
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This job requires knowledge of the rules of the game one is refereeing. Recognised state or national bodies appoint or reward certification of umpires/referees. Their job is to conduct the games and sports in accordance with rules and regulations. Inspecting sports equipment, the ground, and enforcing compliance of schedules and rules is part of their job. |
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Professional players : |
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Professional players are selected from amongst those who show record performance in a number of tournaments played at various levels. Selections are conducted at the institutional level, district level, regional level and national level. Outstanding performers represent the country at the international level. |
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Sport and leisure club managers: |
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Managers who take care of these facilities for providing service to clients have a number of responsibilities. The tasks: |
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Administrative and sports duties. |
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Office work, e.g., manage accounts, formulate plans, make timetables for schools, clubs and the general public and arrange for specialised coaches. Ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to. Ensure that the premises, the swimming pool and equipment such as badminton nets, mats are in good condition. Sports for physical fitness and therapy: Sport and health are being recognised as related concepts. In India there is a growing interest in health and fitness, particularly among conscious adults. |
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Sports and business marketing : |
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The marketing of sports goods, research and development also need the involvement of sports persons. |
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Sports journalism : |
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Columnists, feature writers, commentators, programme producers, directors and presenters are involved in preparing and presenting sports programmes for viewers. |
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Sports photojournalists : |
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Cover sports events for newspaper and magazines. |
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Sports administration : |
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The government sponsored sports institutions have officials to manage the work at various levels. |
