A STUDY OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS FUNCTIONS IN SPAIN

A study of the physical activities and sports functions, developed by workers of institutions and sport centers throughout Valencia region (Spain), will contribute with interesting data about some aspects related to the labour market and professionals situation of physical activities and sports in Spain. The methodology applied was quantitative, in which a descriptive method and a cross sectional survey was carried out. Using a standardized model of interview based on a questionnaire to 600 professionals, a profile is obtained bearing in mind the past and current performance percentages of these functions and the type of sport centers in which these tasks are carried out. Results reveal that these professionals perform a variety of different tasks. The four functions regarding physical activities and sports with a higher amount of professionals in Valencia region are: teaching physical activities and/or sports, maintaining physical fitness in groups, organization and coordination tasks and training sport teams and/or individuals. In the same way, the place where physical activities and sports functions are mainly carried out is the multi-sport center.