Overview
From Little League to the national senior games, Americans young and old enjoy sports, whether as competitors or fans. For those who want to make their career in sports, the industry offers diverse opportunities in areas such as business, fitness, coaching, health care, journalism, and much more.Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, Fourth Edition contains more than 80 job profiles, each carefully reviewed and updated to reflect current duties, requirements, and salary ranges. Sections include Professional Athletes and Sports Teams, Business and Administration, Coaching and Education, Officiating, Sports Journalism, Recreation and Fitness, Boxing and Wrestling, Racing, Wholesaling and Retailing, and Sports Medicine. More than 15 appendixes have been completely updated to provide the most accurate information and useful resources.