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November 2016 Edition
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SPORT
&
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
GRADUATES
There is a notion that sport participation is positively related to students’ academic achievement and
liklihood of graduate employment. In a survey commissioned by British University and Colleges Sport
(BUCS) and undertaken by the Sport Industry Research Centre there is clear evidence which supports
this notion. Full research can be found by visiting the following link:
http://c1593.r93.cf3.rackcdn.com/BUCS_Employability_Research_Report.pdf
WH0
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS GRADUATES
PARTICIPATE IN SPORT SHOWED
WERE DEEMED AS NECESSARY, BUT THE
HIGHER INCOME TO THOSE WHO
SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPED DO NOT PARTICIPATE
THROUGH SPORT DEEMED EQUALLY AS
IMPORTANT BY MANY EMPLOYERS
THOSE PARTICIPATING IN SPORT
AND VOLUNTEERING SHOWN TO
HAVE EVEN HIGHER EARNINGS
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Said sporting involvement
has helped them to develop
team work skills & leadership
qualities in the workplace.
9
IN
10
EMPLOYERS
identifying a clear link between
sport participation and valuable
skills and strengths in potential
employees.
BENEFITS
We have a range of placements available within the Sports Union.
Placements vary and can include:
Sports/Events leaders, sports committee member, admin support, secretery
sports coordinators, Photography, Match reporting, play sport promoters and
many more.
If you are interested please get in touch: [email protected]
º Endorsed Record of
Wider Achievement
º A reference for employers
future study
º Access to training and
º Opportunity to win awards
development opportunities
#VolunteerChampionAward
Josh Gregory
Sport & Wellbeing Assistant
#DASportsunion
Dundee & Angus College Sports Union
#MakeaDifference
D&A College | Gardyne Campus | Gardyne Road | Dundee | DD5 1NY
tel: 01382 834834 (ext: 7817)
e: [email protected]
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