3421-Athletes and Sports Players

Job Title: 

Athletes and Sports Players

Job Description: 

Athletes and sport players participate in competitive sporting events. They train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport.

Tasks: 

Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

1308 - Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Specific Occupations: 

342101 - Footballer
Description : Plays football professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Rugby Player, Soccer Player

342102 - Golfer
Description : Plays golf professionally in tournaments or as a resident professional, organises golf related activities. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342103 - Jockey
Description : Rides horses in competitive races, race trials, and in exercises. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Steeplechase Jockey

342104 - Cricketer
Description : Plays cricket professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342105 - Athlete
Description : Competing professionally in athletics such as running, throwing and jumping. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342106 - Boxer
Description : Boxes professionally in boxing matches. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342107 - Cyclist
Description : Competing professionally in cycling races. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342108 - Racing Driver
Description : Drives racing cars professionally on roads, tracks, or closed circuits. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342109 - Surfer
Description : Surfs professionally in surfing competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342110 - Swimmer
Description : Participates professionally in swimming events. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342111 - Tennis Player
Description : Plays tennis professionally. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342112 - Wrestler
Description : Wrestles professionally in wrestling matches. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342113 - Yachtsman
Description : Sails a yacht professionally in yachting events. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

342114 - Other Sportsperson
Description : Participates in extramural activities not Elsewhere classified. These occupations require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa