SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT HUMAN RESOURCES IN SPAIN

Researching the social and demographic characteristics of physical activities and sports human resources in the region of Valencia (Spain) will bring relevant data about specific aspects related to the labour market and professional situation of this activity 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, specific social and demographic characteristics are obtained bearing in mind the performance percentage of the physical activities and sports function for both genders, age of the professionals, origin and nature of the task as professionals grow older. Results reveal that the professionals of this region are mostly men, below 30 years old, and most of them come from Valencia region. Moreover, young professionals mainly perform the water sports lifeguard function. However, older professionals carry out the organization and coordination of physical activities and sports. Finally, the origin of this professionals is mostly from Spain, though there is an increase of immigrant population in recent years.