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Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

Median salary

$62,360

Typical range

$25k – $112k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

AI exposure

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Athletes and Sports Competitors

    Entry / Junior

    $24,960

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Athletes and Sports Competitors

    Established

    $62,360

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Athletes and Sports Competitors

    Senior

    $87,304

Key skills

A typical day

  • Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
  • Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
  • Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
  • Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
  • Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.

Fields of study

Any field

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