Athletes and Sports Competitors
Career Cluster
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
What It Means To Be An Athletes and Sports Competitor
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
My Top Career Options In This Field
- Basketball Player
- Baseball Player
- Baseball Pitcher
What They Do That Interests Me
Competing in physical sports
My Possible Future As An Athletes and Sports Competitor
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Wages
In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $125,020.00 with most people making between $18,660.00 and n/a
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Outlook
During 2008, this occupation employed approximately 1,300 people in California. It is projected that there will be 1,400 employed in 2018.This occupation will have about 10 openings due to growth and about 30 replacement openings for approximately 40 total annual openings.
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College Majors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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People Who Hire Athletes and Sports Competitors
What are Athletes and Sports Interested in...
people who work in this occupation generally have Realistic interests, but also prefer Enterprising environments.
What is important to Athletes and Sports Competitors...
People who work in this occupation generally prize Achievement, but also value Recognition and Relationships in their jobs.
What do Athletes and Sports Competitors Need To Know...
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
What do Athletes and Sports Need To Be Able Do...
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.