Is being a professional athlete a good fit for you?
Competes in sport as a job. Trains hard, plays in games or events and looks after their fitness.
What the work involves
- Reviews performance after competitions to find strengths and weaknesses and improve.
- Looks after the equipment used in the sport.
- Goes to scheduled practice and training sessions.
- Stays very fit by training regularly, following nutrition plans or seeing health experts.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, persuading and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a professional athlete is one of yours.
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