Fitness and Sports Careers
There are many careers available in the fitness and sports field, many of which you probably haven't heard of before. Use the first 5 Web sites below to find out about the various careers in this field. Choose one job that you would be interested in and research it thoroughly. Write down exactly what this job involves, where the job is located, and any education and training needed for it.
Then, write a business letter to a company or facility expressing interest in this job. You can make up the name and address of the business. Explain the type of job you are looking for, the duties you wish to perform, and any training, education and experience you have which qualifies you for this job. Use the sample business letters on the last Web site for reference and type it using word processing software.
| Lesson Name: Fitness and Sports Careers | |
| Objective: Students will write a business letter to a fictional company/facility explaining a fitness/sports job they are interested in, why they are interested in it and the training, education and experience they have that qualifies them for this job. | |
| Grade: (3-5) | Lesson Login: sports_careers |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills ELA CDOS Science The Arts |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Word processing software Printer |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Have students share their letters with the class on the interactive whiteboard. They can explain why they chose this career while presenting their letter. The whiteboard's pen/markers can be used for editing each letter. | |
