Overview

Do you love sports? Are you interested in learning about careers involving athletics? In addition to becoming a professional athlete, there are many different careers in the billion-dollar sports industry that can be an exciting way to take your passion and turn it into a lifelong pursuit.

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. 

RIASEC Categories: ​Realistic
CTE Industry Sector(s): Health Science and Medical Technology

Intro Video

Career and Occupation Information

Athlete

• Athletes and Sports Competitors
• MLB (Major League Baseball) player
• NBA (National Basketball Association) Player
• NFL (National Football League) Player

Sports Medicine

• Chiropractors
• Kinesiologists / Exercise Physiologist
• Massage Therapist
• Physical Therapists
• Dietitian /  Nutritionist
• Athletic Trainers

Team Management

• Coaches and Scouts
• Statistician​

More Careers to Explore

• The Five Most Promising Careers in Sports
• A List of Careers in Sports
• Careers in Sports

Local / Statewide Programs

• ​​Exercise Physiology - Butte College
• Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology - CSU Chico​
• Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management - CSU Chico​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:

• Play sports in school, paying attention to all the different professionals you come into contact with.
• Take Sports Medicine or another CTE course in high school.
• Volunteer as a Time Keeper, Team Manager or Coach Assistant for youth sports.
• Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Athletic Trainer

Exercise Physiologist

Coaches and Scouts

Statistician

Nutritionist

Even More: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

• Realistic: Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Fitness Instructor, Sports Equipment Technician, Groundskeeper for Sports Facilities
• Investigative: Sports Statistician, Biomechanics Researcher, Sports Psychologist, Exercise Science Researcher, Kinesiologist
• Artistic: Sports Photographer, Sports Graphic Designer, Dance Choreographer, Sports Journalist, Sports Broadcaster
• Social: Sports Coach, Physical Education Teacher, Team Therapist, Sports Camp Counselor, Community Sports Organizer
• Enterprising: Sports Agent, Sports Marketing Specialist, Sports Event Coordinator, Fitness Center Owner, Sports Team Manager
• Conventional: Sports Facility Manager, Athletic Director, Sports League Administrator, Sports Data Analyst, Game Day Coordinator