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Sports Players

Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.

Daily Tasks

  • Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
  • Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
  • Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
  • Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
  • Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.

£16,002

Entry Level Salary

£12,482.11

Average Salary

£37,533.55

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

211

Past two years

108

This year

786

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

8%

Level 1

6%

Level 2

29%

Level 3

34%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

23%

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