Athletes

Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis. They play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse, or compete in individual sports such as skiing, figure skating, boxing or track and field. Athletes are employed by professional team organizations or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

athlete
baseball player
boxer
figure skater
football player
golfer
harness race driver
hockey player
jockey
professional athlete
skier
sprinter
track athlete



Main duties

Athletes perform some or all of the following duties:

• Train under the direction of a coach or trainer to qualify for competition

• Attend scheduled practice and training sessions

• Participate in local, regional, provincial, national or international competitions and sporting events

• Assess performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Employment requirements

• Demonstrated ability in a particular sport is required.

• Extensive training under the supervision of a coach is required.

• Certification with a particular sports federation may be required.

• A background combining athletic training and college or university studies is strongly recommended.