Whenever you hear the word “SPORTS”, the first thing that comes to your mind is a fun activity or playing outdoor games and many other things. Due to the existing myths about sports, parents always think it to be not a suitable career option for a child for a longer time. They mostly promote playing various games – badminton, cricket, hockey or football, as a part-time activity.
But don’t you think it to be very inappropriate regarding any career options, especially when it comes to sports? How can people say that it is not a safe career choice? Why is there a myth that by being in sports a person can’t earn much to fulfill all his/her desires?
On the other hand, various career counselors insist that if an individual has an inborn passion for sports and games, there are ample opportunities that you will get while choosing sports as a career option. Since ancient times, it has been seen that sports and games are the best medicine to keep the body, mind, and soul healthy. Sports enhance your overall personality by imparting the values of teamwork, unity, cooperation with others, and sportsmanship. By this, you can take advantage of the on-field experience that enhances your skills and makes you the master of the particular game.
But what are the skills required in you to be a good sportsperson?
- You should have dedication towards the particular game wholeheartedly. Having a flair for the games will increase your interest in them and, you feel very much belonged whenever you enter the field.
- Discipline is one of the keys to be successful in life. You should be disciplined enough to practice regularly with full enthusiasm and showcase your skills in the field.
- Team spirit is required for a person to unite the team on common grounds to be successful in the matches that they play.
- Never look down on your team members, always be cooperative and try to help them in whichever way possible.
- Try to lead a healthy life by eating a balanced diet regularly with all the food groups involved in it. This will boost your stamina and makes you feel light while playing any particular sport. It not only makes you physically fit but makes you emotionally strong, thus balancing your stress levels.
- An individual should be aware of all the sports-related happenings around the globe. He/she should be well versed with the sports-related news so that they can have a discussion and can be prepared for the challenges they might face in their future careers.
The different career options related to the sports industry include:
- SPORTSPERSON: You can be the master of any particular game that interests you. It only requires your dedication, willpower, strong decision-making skills, discipline, stamina, and unity to turn the wave yourself while playing in a team.
- SPORTS COACH: The sports coaches enthusiastically take part in various matches at the professional level. If you have the team-building capacity, motivation, the know-how of the game, and social skills, then this career option is best for you.
- SPORTS AND FITNESS NUTRITIONIST: If you are inclined towards the diet planning of the athletes, you can then choose to be a sports and fitness nutritionist as a career choice. Professionally you assist athletes regarding their fitness schedule, exercise necessary at a particular time, and the complete plan of their meals. You should require creative and innovative ideas, skills to handle people, have knowledge regarding the nutrients and how can they be combined.
- SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER: If photography interests you more, you can be a freelance photographer in the team and work for sending photos for magazines and newspapers. The only skill required for this career option is passion and love for photography.
- SPORTS LAWYER: Sports lawyer is the person who handles the legal concerns related to different clients. For becoming this, you are eligible only if you have completed a law degree. You are given various responsibilities like employment contracts, sponsorship deals, legal repercussions, and many more. Any person opting for this career option should have complete knowledge about the various laws. At the same time, he/she should develop strong interpersonal skills.
Conclusion
Sports as a career option not only require a degree, but it requires complete dedication and determination of any individual towards the field to be a successful sportsman. Let us sum up by the words quoted by Michael Jordan, “Some people want it to happen, some wish to happen, others make it happen”. It is never too late, so come out of your comfort zone and decide your career option
BY: MUSKAAN SEHDEV
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