Book Description
Describes various sports-related careers, including athletic trainer, fitness instructor, and recreation director, and discusses how readers can select and prepare for their desired career path.
Author : Diane Lindsey Reeves
Publisher : Checkmark Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 14,32 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780816065523
Describes various sports-related careers, including athletic trainer, fitness instructor, and recreation director, and discusses how readers can select and prepare for their desired career path.
Author : Diane Lindsey Reeves
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 1998-11-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780613977241
Describes such sports-related careers as agent, coach, fitness instructor, and sportscaster and discusses how to determine which career might be suitable and how to prepare for it.
Author : Diane Lindsey Reeves
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 24,55 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : 1438121725
Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition clues kids in on action-packed jobs in various exciting fields. By providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this illustrated book helps kids identify their personality traits to better match themselves to possible fast-paced careers. Resources for further research and expanded career discovery activities encourage further exploration for adventure-minded kids. Completely revised and updated, this guide is a great starting point for kids seeking a career filled with adventure and travel.
Author : Daniel E. Harmon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,8 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1477775234
There is nothing like the emotions athletes feel in victory and defeat. Sports coverage provides a similar rush for the media professionals who witness the action and make it real for their audiences. In this volume, readers learn about 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. Print and broadcast employers need workers talented and trained in writing and speaking, electronics, art, photography and personal communications. Sidebars profile sports journalists, photographers, and commentators such as ESPN's Holly Rowe.
Author : Laura La Bella
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 23,41 MB
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448869072
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.
Author : Marty Gitlin
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1477775196
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.
Author : Marty Gitlin
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 14,40 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1477775218
This career guide highlights the various academic and professional pathways that one can follow to arrive at a career in the sports industry.
Author : Larry Gerber
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 21,12 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1477775250
Being an athlete is not the only way to experience the thrills of a sports game first-hand. Referees and sports officials usually spend more time in the field or in the arena than athletes themselves and are often just as instrumental to the outcome—and enjoyment—of a game. Pursuing a career in sports officiating requires a love of the sport, an eye for detail, and patience, among a host of other qualities. This exciting volume details the keys to ensuring fairness, safety, and sportsmanship on the field and the skills required to become a successful sports official.
Author : Glenn M. Wong
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 21,73 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1449602037
"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."--
Author : Jeri Freedman
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 19,64 MB
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448869080
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.