Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
- Tasks
- 9 tasks9 core
- Family
- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-2021.00SOC 2018: 27-2021
What the work is made of
All 9 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.Core taskTask 13038Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 2. Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.Core taskTask 13036Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 3. Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.Core taskTask 13033Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 4. Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.Core taskTask 13037Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 5. Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.Core taskTask 13034Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 6. Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.Core taskTask 13035Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 7. Receive instructions from coaches or other sports staff prior to events and discuss performance afterwards.Core taskTask 20882Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 8. Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.Core taskTask 13040Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 9. Lead teams by serving as captain.Core taskTask 13041Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-2021
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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