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Careers

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.

Entry Requirements

No academic qualifications are required. Entry is based upon talent that can be further developed through coaching and training.