PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

By Tyler Conway

ALL KINDS OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES Football Player Soccer Player Baseball Player Basketball Player Hockey Player Softball Player Rugby Tennis Player

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Most athletes develop their skills by

playing the sport at some level. they must have extensive knowledge of the way the sport is played, especially its rules, regulations, and strategies.

BEING PROFESSIONAL For most athletes, turning professional is

the biggest advancement. They often begin to compete immediately, although some may spend more time on the bench to gain experience. In some sports, athletes may begin their professional career on a league team before moving up to the major leagues. Professional athletes advance in their sport by winning and achieving and in turn they earn a higher salary.

HOW TO BECOME ONE Some sports and localities require

athletes and sports competitors to be licensed or certified to practice. need to graduate from approved schools to be licensed to compete. The body of the sport may revoke licenses and suspend players who do not meet the required performance, education, or training. In addition, athletes may have their licenses or certification suspended for inappropriate things

TEAMWORK Because many athletes compete in a

team sport, such as hockey or soccer, the ability to cooperate with teammates and work together as a cohesive unit is essential for success.

DECISIONS YOU NEED TO MAKE Athletes and sports competitors often

must make split-second decisions. Football quarterbacks, for example, usually only have seconds to decide whether to pass the football or run with it.

WHY I WANT TO BE ONE I Think that it would be cool because it

is my dream to become one I always wanted to be one. I Read a lot alot Them and I could make a

lot of money doing it.

RESOURCES http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-a

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