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Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
Other names for Athletes and Sports Competitors:
Horse Racer, Horseman, House Player, Ice Skater, Jai Alai Player, Jockey, Kick Boxer, Major League Baseball Player, Minor League Baseball Player, Motocross Racer, Motorcycle Racer, Motorcyclist, NASCAR Driver (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver), NBA Player (National Basketball Association Player), NFL Player (National Football League Player), Oarsman, Pitcher, Pool Player, Powerbuilder, Prize Fighter, Professional Athlete, Professional Bass Fisherman, Professional Caster, Professional Golf Tournament Player, Professional Poker Player, Professional Skateboarder, Professional Soccer Player, Professional Wrestler, Pugilist, Race Car Driver, Racecar Driver, Racing Car Driver, Rodeo Performer, Roller Skater, Rower, Show Horse Driver, Skater, Skier, Snowboarder, Soccer Player, Softball Player, Stock Car Driver, Sulky Driver, Surfer, Swimmer, Tennis Player, Tennis Professional, Volleyball Player, Wrestler, All Terrain Vehicle Racer (ATV Racer), Archer, Auto Racer, Automobile Racer, Ball Player, Barrel Racer, Baseball Pitcher, Baseball Player, Basketball Player, Bicycle Racer, Bicyclist, Billiard Player, Bowler, Boxer, Bug Worker, Bull Rider, Car Racer, Cyberathlete, Cyclist, Dirt Bike Racer, Diver, Drag Car Racer, Equestrian, Exerciser, Figure Skater, Football Player, Gamer, Golf Professional, Golfer, Hockey Player,
What do Athletes and Sports Competitors do?
Attend scheduled practice and training sessions.
Participate in athletic events and competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
Exercise and practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches, in order to develop skills, improve physical condition, and prepare for competitions.
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, and consulting with health professionals.
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Receive instructions from coaches and other sports staff prior to events, and discuss their performance afterwards.
Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
Lead teams by serving as captains.
