Athletes and Sports Competitors

Athletes and Sports Competitors typically perform the following tasks: • Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance. • Maintain equipment used in a particular sport. • Attend scheduled practice or training sessions. • Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals. • Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations. • Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions. • Receive instructions from coaches or other sports staff prior to events and discuss performance afterwards. • Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events. • Lead teams by serving as captain.