Professional sportspeople participate in competitive sporting events in order to entertain audiences. They spend a great deal of time training, exercising and practising under the direction of a coach to maintain a peak level of fitness and to improve and refine technique.
This is a very competitive career and the lifestyle of a professional sportsperson is rigorous and disciplined, with very little time for leisure. They also have to pay strict attention to diet as this is essential for developing the energy and physique that will bring success in the field.
Professional sportspeople generate their incomes through their sporting performances. It is, however, impossible to maintain a peak level of fitness for an indefinite period, so many sportspeople diversify into related activities such as the endorsement and sale of sports clothing and equipment as well as sports journalism in preparation for a future career.
Owners or managers of sporting teams (team sport)
Professional sportspeople in individual sports, such as boxing and tennis, are not employed by anyone, but may enter into partnership arrangements with their coaches and sponsors as they would probably be unable to compete at top level without financial and professional assistance.
Boston City Campus and Business College does not offer a programme that leads directly to this occupation. Please take a look at the related occupations below to see whether any of these appeal to you. Alternately, please send an email to taryn@boston.co.za and a Student Advisor will call you back.
A PACE Career Centre Product. © All rights reserved | Developed by Netgen (Pty) Ltd. Disclaimer: Please see disclaimer