New students starting in September: You can find more information about Induction days and submitting your GCSE results in our Start of Year Guide.
Sports Players
Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.
view coursesAbout this Career
£12,187
Average salary
New workers start around £2,004.08. Normal pay is £12,187 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £35,615.24.
9
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
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.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
66
Learning Strategies
65
Critical Thinking
56
Monitoring
52
Speaking
48
Active Listening
46
Reading Comprehension
32
Mathematics
29
Science
26
Writing
24
Available Courses
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Extended Diploma
Truro College
T’ai Chi – Practise and Principles
Other
Off-Campus
YMCA Awards Level 2 Award Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Indoor Cycling)
Other
Truro College
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Progression
Truro College
