Project 1: Comparing Industries and Organisations with Industries

Task One – Comparing the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industries

Sport

Community Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

Fitness

Definition of the Sector / Industry

Provides services and facilities for

individuals and groups, who

participate under formal rules. All activities are of a

competitive nature

Example of an organisation

within the sector / industry

Southside AFL Club

The role of the Organisation

To provide an avenue for boys to engage in AFL training and fixtures.

The functions of the Organisation

Fitness and AFL Training

Game play for AFL players

The level of money the

organisation produces (high, medium, low)

Low:

It is a not-for-profit organisation

All revenue raised is invested back into the club

Any social issues that the

organisation experiences - is

there a particular social group? Are others welcome?

Boys only

Ages 6 – 18 years only

Others are not welcome

Size of the Organisation

20 staff

250 members

The level of funding that the

organisation receives

(high - >$50,000 pa

Medium - $25 – 50K pa

Low - < $25K pa)

Medium

The club receives $27,000 of funding from the state government each year