Sports Players
Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£9189
New workers start around £991. Normal pay is £9189 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £28462.
Jobs
472
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
- Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
- Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
- Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
- Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Mathematics
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Science
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Writing
