Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
There are no certification or licensing requirements for professional athletes.
Other Requirements
Specific physical requirements will vary according to the sport. Jockeys, for example, are usually petite men and women. Many sports require drug testing.
Related Professions
- Aerobics Instructors and Fitness Trainers
- Athletic Directors
- Bicycle Mechanics
- E-Sports Professionals
- Exercise Physiologists
- Fitness Directors
- Health Club Owners and Managers
- Jockeys
- Personal Trainers
- Professional Athletes, Team Sports
- Recreation Workers
- Ski Resort Workers
- Sports Agents
- Sports Broadcasters and Announcers
- Sports Equipment Managers
- Sports Executives
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors and Coaches
- Sports Photographers
- Sports Physicians
- Sports Psychologists
- Sports Publicists
- Sports Scouts
- Sports Trainers
- Sportswriters
- Stadium Ushers and Vendors
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Umpires and Referees