Description

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

Tasks

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

Entry Requirements

No academic qualifications are required. Entry is based upon talent that can be further developed through coaching and training.