2010-11 Graduate summary by subject - Sport
York St John graduates in Sport go into a
range of jobs and careers, using the skills, knowledge and
experience they have developed during their time at
University.
With the combination of technical and
practical skills and general transferable skills, Sports graduates
are attractive to both sports-related and other graduate
employers. Good communications skills, professionalism, the
ability to solve problems, teamworking and IT skills are all sought
after in the workplace.
The pie chart below shows the work and study
options of 2010-11 Sports graduates from York St John
University. This data is based on the Destinations of Leavers in
Higher Education (DLHE) Survey of York St John
University graduates six months after graduation and only
includes information from those who replied.
| Categories |
% |
| A - FT paid work only |
40% |
| B - PT work only |
30% |
| C - Voluntary/unpaid work |
2% |
| D - Work and further study |
6% |
| E - Further study only |
10% |
| F - Assumed to be unemployed |
7% |
| O - Other |
2% |
| X - Explicit refusal |
2% |
| Grand Total |
100% |
The following table provides a snapshot of the career
destinations of York St John University Sports graduates
over the last three years.
| Employer Type |
Job Title |
| Secondary School |
Learning Manager |
| Armed Services |
Officer training |
| Fitness and Leisure |
Personal Trainer |
| City Council |
Health Trainer |
| Outdoor Activities |
School Liaison Officer |
| Medical Services |
Project worker |
| Fitness and Leisure |
Graduate Trainee Sports Coach |
| Council |
Community Support Worker |
| Secondary School |
Cover Supervisor |
| University |
Sports and Societies Development Coordinator |
| Healthcare |
Fitness Instructor |
| Fitness and Leisure |
Graduate Trainee Manager |
| Sports Coaching Service |
Sports Co-ordinator |
| Police Force |
Trainee Police Officer |
| Armed Services |
Trainee Pilot |
| Council |
Assistant Sports Development Officer |
| NHS |
Cardiac Physical Activity Instructor |
| Sportswear |
Nike 5 Legacy Co-ordinator |
Further study options include BHSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy, Post Compulsory PGCE, PGCE Secondary PE, MSc
Sociology of Sport and Exercise, MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology,
Masters in Mental Health Nursing, Graduate Diploma in
Psychology, MSc Sports Psychology, PGCE Primary and Masters in
Exercise and Nutrition.
You can download a PowerPoint
presentation giving an overview of Careers in Sport.
To find out more about possible career options
for Sports graduates, you can visit the Prospects website, for
information on
Sports & Leisure Management or on Sports
Science. These options include working as a Sports Coach,
Sports Development Officer, Personal Trainer, Teacher, Fitness
Centre Manager, Sports and Exercise Psychologist, Health Promotion
Specialist and Sports Therapist. The Careers &
Employability team can also help you discuss options with your
subject, and are in the process of developing a detailed
downloadable factsheet that you might find helpful - so check back
here soon.
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