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Employability Programmes
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There are four programmes in this Employability unit which open up the world of work for children.
Programme 3
Jobs People Do - Professional Sportsperson
 
 
Broadcast: 28 January 2003, 11.20 - 11.40 am, BBC Radio Ulster, MW

ARCHIVE - SELB programme code: RL 0316
This episode is now part of our archive. This programme is still available to schools to borrow or purchase from the Audio Visual Recording service at the SELB. Please quote the SELB programme code in your correspondence. See our ordering page for more information.
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
 
Silly sports reporter Dan talks to Northern Ireland’s young sports stars – swimmers, badminton players, a soccer captain, a gymnast, a motocross rider and a GAA champion. They tell him what fun exercise can be and highlight the importance of discipline and teamwork.
 
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 
By the end of the programme pupils should be able to:
  • discuss what sport is and encourage classmates to participate at some level;
  • recognise, through discussion and writing, the importance of individual dedication and the necessity of teamwork in many sports;
  • identify the six sports disciplines referred to in the programme;
  • be able to name the six counties identifying Northern Ireland using the acronym 'FAT LAD' or 'FAT DAD';
  • write a short commentary for part of a sporting event.
TEACHER’S NOTES
 
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IT Worker
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Farmer
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Programme 3
Professional Sportsperson
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