Overview

Do you love sports? Are you interested in learning about careers involving athletics? While becoming a professional athlete is the dream of many, a career in the billion-dollar sports industry 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. ​

​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: ​Realistic
CTE Industry Sector(s): Health Science and Medical Technology

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Occupation Information

Athlete
Sports Medicine
Team Management

Local / Statewide Programs

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.
  • 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

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