Sports players
Description
Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.
Tasks
- participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions
- attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics
- builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training
- maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment
- discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
Educational Requirements
No academic qualifications are required. Entry is based upon talent that can be further developed through coaching and training.