Sports and the positive impact on the economy and society
Sports have this amazing, unique way of making a positive impact on society. Whether it's helping children, communities or even nations, sports make a difference on a daily basis. Sports programmes have been an integral part of all schools like SEDA Academy. They support the academics of the school and hands on learning and therefore, foster success in life. These programs are educational and help produce productive citizenship and help a person in their chosen path, whether in the Sports Industry or a Health Career.
Sure, nothing is all sunshine and lollipops, but there is a lot of good being done with sports as the platform. Team and player foundations are raising money for worthy causes, major events are boosting local economies and kids are encouraged to get out and get active. SEDA is built on applied, interest-based curriculum models delivered in industry, the community, and the real world, and is supported by knowledge-based and hands-on learning in classrooms. We use real projects, hands-on learning and real health career experiences as an extension to the classroom. For our economy, sports represent a billion-dollar business. But what you might not realize is the immensely positive impact sports have on local economies, mainly through tourism dollars. Events like marathons can boost the city's economy to millions.
Part of the economic impact involves jobs. Upon graduating from a sports schools like SEDA Academy, you will have a detailed understanding of the skills and knowledge required to be successful in either further study or the workforce. The practical experiences provided allow you to understand the type of roles in the sport and recreation industry and the attributes that employers seek. Not only that, graduates of our programmes are now studying and at the same time working in a diverse range of industries, including Sport and Recreation, Psychology, Business, Event Management and also the Defense Forces.
Sports provide a platform for people to come together and support their country. International events like the Olympics and the World Cup serve as a point around which to rally and show national pride and unity. Sports also have the power to lift people up in times of turmoil. The Miracle on Ice came at a time when tensions were high in the Cold War, and South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup victory helped a nation heal from decades of Apartheid.
Sports also raise awareness about health. After graduating from SEDA Academy, you can also a health career like be one of the Paramedics and Nursing industry and also Occupational Therapy. Besides helping children get active and healthy, sports participation can have other major benefits such as mental well-being and increased self-esteem. Recently, a study found that sports can have a significant impact on the employment outlook as well. According to the study, young people who played high school sports had a better career outlook and performed better in their jobs later in life.
At the SEDA Academy, our mission is that each young person benefits from being exposed to a range of learning opportunities which allow them to develop a strong sense of themselves as learners, community participants, family members and designers of their own careers. Our intention is also to ensure that each young person educated through SEDA Academy develops as a confident learner through our hands-on learning and care for about others and is optimistic about their future.