Download or read book Great Careers in Sports written by Ted Coleman and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book highlights various careers in sports, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Fitness and Medicine written by Laura La Bella and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to jobs in sports fitness and medicine, including team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Management and Administration written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers in Sports management and administration enable those who love sports to work with athletes, sports teams, and sporting events up closethese positions often provide excellent salaries and benefits. There are a vast number of sports management jobs at professional, college, and high school levels. This lively text enable readers to gain a solid overview of the positions involved in performing the activities necessary for running a team, sports facility, or event. They learn about the types of jobs that relate to players, business, or media functions, and those that work with the public or behind the scenes. Some of the exciting job opportunities covered in this book include: general manager, athletic director, coach, trainer, business manager, agent, facility manager, security manager, ticket sales manager, and public relations manager, among many others. This book will guide readers in developing the skills, knowledge, and training necessary to land a job in this thriving area of the sports industry. Sidebars offer intriguing information about such topics as extreme sports, mentoring, and crisis management at sports facilities. A list of college and university programs in sports management and administration, an At a Glance section about possible career paths and their descriptions, and helpful Bureau of Labor Statistics information will support readers in researching many sports career opportunities.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Personnel written by Carla Mooney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people work behind the scenes in sports. Sports personnel work in a variety of careers. They are not on the field, but these professionals are an essential part of the success of their sports organizations. This comprehensive career guide covers the most sought-after careers in sports personnel, including public relations, talent scouts and evaluators, human resources, and financial planning. For each career path, readers will learn about educational and professional requirements, job responsibilities, and job outlook, while also learning job-specific skill building and work experience that they can start today to prepare for a career in the sports industry.
Download or read book Great Careers in Sports written by Ted Coleman (Sportswriter) and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This engaging book highlights various careers in sports, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it"--
Download or read book The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports written by Glenn M. Wong and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase sutdents' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitve sports industry."--
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Finance and Administration written by Marty Gitlin and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few will make it there as athletes. This does not mean that the dream of a career in the sports industry should be discarded. Those who have an interest in business, finance, and management should set their sights on sports finance and administration. This highly practical career guide highlights the various academic and professional pathways that one can follow to arrive at a career in the sports industry. It comes fully loaded with resource lists of college programs, Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and At-a-Glance fact sheets.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Media written by Daniel E. Harmon and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This career guide focuses on the exciting careers of sportswriters, announcers, and the dedicated professionals who work away from the public eye, outlining the skills and preparation that these jobs require.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Retail written by Alison Downs and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turning a passion for sports into an exciting career in sports retail has never been easier with this expansive guide. Whether they want to work one-on-one with customers in a sporting goods store or handle ticket sales, every career seeker will find guidance through this volume's real-world advice, firsthand accounts from others in the business, and a roundup of important next steps. This guide gives readers all the tools they need to begin building the career of their dreams in sports retail.
Download or read book Great Careers in the Sports Industry Sets 1 3 written by and published by Rosen Young Adult. This book was released on 2017-12-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volumes in this series prepare readers for the most intriguing and sought-after careers in the sports industry. Individual books cover sports finance, media, psychology, scouting, refereeing, and retail. Each text goes in-depth, emphasizing courses of study and educational requirements, job prerequisites and qualifications, work duties and responsibilities, work environment, advancement, and career outlook. In profiling many of the behind-the-scenes jobs sports enthusiasts would love to score, this series serves as the ultimate career-readiness guide for young athletes and sports fans alike. Features include: Highlights lesser-known yet more sustainable careers in athletics that young sports buffs may not know about. Careers covered are equally appealing to non-sports enthusiasts interested in the same career paths (including psychology, statistics, and finance). Expanded back matter serves as a one-stop source on the educational and professional resources readers need to explore. At-a-glance summaries provide the essential details about job requirements. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics career profiles offer quick reference on the jobs covered.
Download or read book A Dream Job as a Sports Agent written by Mary-Lane Kamberg and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers who wish for a career in professional sports, but lack the athletic ability to go pro can consider a role as a sports agent. This extensive overview of this occupation includes dramatic examples of what sports agents do, as well as the personal skills and education required for the job. Readers also get tips on how to begin to prepare through classes and extracurricular activities they can participate in before they graduate from high school. This captivating guide gives readers a look at a potential career on the business side of spectator sports.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Marketing written by Heather Moore Niver and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who are interested in sports, and those interested in the nonphysical marketing side of sports, this book offers an exhilarating look at the people who make the glitz and glamor happen. Athlete-endorsed products, Times Square billboards, and sports video games, sports marketers are the savvy professionals who help spread the word about major athletes, teams, and events. Additionally, there are many facets and areas of sports marketing that appeal to a range of different personality types. This book will inform readers of the various aspects of sports marketing, allowing great insight to those interested about where they may fit in this exciting and energizing industry.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Scouting written by Marty Gitlin and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively career guide, readers who hope to be a scout learn there are high school and college scouts who find and judge talent, professional scouts who assess players on rival teams for possible trades or free agent signings, and advance scouts who evaluate players from other organizations and report back to their coaches about how best to attack or defend them in upcoming games. The job requires a willingness to travel, a keen eye for talent, and knowledge of an athlete's strengths and weaknesses. Handy back matter sections list educational programs, BLS information, and key career facts.
Download or read book Great Jobs for Physical Education Majors written by Nancy Giebel and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-03-31 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every college major has special qualities that equip students with valuable skills and training. This training is perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs series helps students to make the most of their major, with help to: Assess talents and skills for a job Target the perfect career Perfect the job search Explore a wide range of career options Present college majors as workplace assets And much more!
Download or read book A Dream Job as a Sports Statistician written by Marty Gitlin and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who love sports and working with statistics can combine those two passions to forge a career. This book outlines a pathway for readers seeking to become sports statisticians. It cites what steps should be taken at the middle school and high school levels. It explains which courses one should take in college to move closer to the goal. It points out the myriad of jobs being created in a growing field. The road to a career as a sports statistician is wide open. This book will help readers continue on that road until they reach their destination.
Download or read book Great Careers in the Sports Industry Set 1 written by Various and published by Rosen Young Adult. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many professional fields within the sports industry. This series introduces readers to these fieldssuch as sports marketing, management and administration, fitness and medicine, and coaching. Each job is described fully, including prerequisites and qualifications, duties and tasks, work environment, possibilities for and paths to advancement, and job outlook. Extensive back matter includes a comprehensive list of college and university programs and professional development programs relating to the field; At-a-Glance capsule summaries of what you need in terms of academics and experience to get started in the field, the various possible career paths within the field, and the various duties, responsibilities, and tasks associated with each major job in the field; Bureau of Labor Statistics information on the fields; and expanded Glossary, For More Information, and For Further Reading entries.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Psychology written by Jessica Shaw and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who enjoy sports and are interested in the field of psychology, a career in sports psychology might be a perfect fit. This comprehensive guide offers readers essential information about sports psychology, including its history, areas of specialization within the field, an in-depth look at the work sports psychologists do, academic requirements, potential job growth and outlook, and valuable resources for those who wish to pursue this career. Becoming a sports psychologist requires hard work and great academic effort, but for those who rise to the challenge, it offers a dynamic, rewarding career path unlike any other.
