Over the years, public interest in sports has grown steadily and as a result, has catalyzed new career opportunities in the sports industry. This trend is expected to continue in the years ahead as families, teams, and individuals are on the move with different motives: some are in for the competition; others seek interaction with other athletes, while others simply go as spectators. This trend can be attributed in part to the proliferation of sports supplies in the market which has helped greatly in sports development, and it has brought about the demand for a new team of professionals that will cater solely to the needs of sports as an ever-growing industry. As such, a new career in sports is growing such as:
Sports Tourism
The sports industry has opened a trail of new opportunities for hospitality practitioners that are adept with the latest trends in sports to further enhance their careers by using their knowledge in sports and sports-related events to cater to those who particularly travel with sports as a particular purpose in mind. While practicing their profession as hospitality managers, these professionals suddenly found that their being abreast with the latest in sports trends has put them in a position that enables them to better interact with their sports-minded guests. Sports publications, such as magazines and sports books, are of great help for these professionals.
Sports Writers
On the other hand, as an adjunct to the professional training of athletes, the need for professional writers of sporting books has also emerged. These writers of sports books must be highly knowledgeable in the sense that they should not only have the skills expected of a writer but they should also possess a comprehensive command of their subject, thereby ensuring that they can serve the industry better.
Sports Technology
The sports industry also opened a door for technology experts & designers who can plan the production of sporting equipment that meets not only the physical need of an athlete but also consider other aspects of a particular sport in a holistic manner. For instance, ergonomic engineers are highly in demand for the design of athletic support systems that will ensure the overall functionality of sports paraphernalia before its final production. Without the expertise of these professionals, the quality of sports supplies will suffer, and as a whole, it may also affect the quality of an athlete’s experience. Such a scenario may demoralize professional athletes and it will be detrimental to the sports industry. The same is also true with amateur athletes.
Sports Multimedia
The industry is also being pushed to a steady rate of growth by multimedia practitioners. Before the advent of multimedia technologies, the training of athletes and sports amateurs depended solely on face-to-face sessions with a trainer or instructor, and also on the best sports books that can be had. Thanks to technology, even a minimal session with an instructor or trainer will suffice for an athlete or a sports amateur. The presence of physical education videos makes up for the time that an instructor or trainer is not around.
As the different sports games continue to evolve and develop, new kinds of careers associated with such development can be expected to emerge.
