Author : Ted Coleman
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 11,78 MB
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1644939827
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.
Author : Laura La Bella
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 28,10 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 : Jeri Freedman
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 26,60 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.
Author : Carla Mooney
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538381435
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.
Author : Ted Coleman (Sportswriter)
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 25,36 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Sports
ISBN : 9781644939406
"This engaging book highlights various careers in sports, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it"--
Author : Daniel E. Harmon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,89 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 : Glenn M. Wong
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 48,47 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 : Marty Gitlin
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 33,63 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 147777520X
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.
Author : Alison Downs
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 20,70 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538381478
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.
Author :
Publisher : Rosen Young Adult
Page : pages
File Size : 42,30 MB
Release : 2017-12-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781508177708
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.
