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Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Structure: 9 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 27 to 31 minutes
Structure: 9 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 27 to 31 minutes
Structure: 9 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 27 to 31 minutes
Sport, fitness and recreation is a growing and popular industry that employs many young workers (aged between 15 and 24). The industry provides a range of career opportunities with unique workplace hazards. Activities in this industry include organised sports, fitness, community recreation and outdoor recreation.
Young workers are often employed as:
- fitness instructors, personal trainers, swimming instructors
- aquatic administrators, event coordinators, recreation, sport or community centre administrators
- outdoor activity instructors, animal attendants, animal trainers, riding coaches, jockeys, stable hands, swimming pool attendants.
Be aware!
29%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Young workers are often employed as:
- fitness instructors, personal trainers, swimming instructors
- aquatic administrators, event coordinators, recreation, sport or community centre administrators
- outdoor activity instructors, animal attendants, animal trainers, riding coaches, jockeys, stable hands, swimming pool attendants.
Be aware!
29%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditons
Electrical safety
Biological hazards
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditons
Electrical safety
Biological hazards
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Working in hot conditons
Electrical safety
Biological hazards
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove sports, fitness and recreation industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivision 91
Source: WorkCover WA (2024). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2018-19 to 2022-23p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2018-19 to 2022-23p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove sports, fitness and recreation industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivision 91
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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