O*NET-SOC 27-2021.00

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8807/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7507/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7507/2016
Coordination2.B.1.b3.6207/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2507/2016
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8807/2016
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8807/2016
Stamina1.A.3.b.13.8807/2016
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.8807/2016
Dynamic Strength1.A.3.a.33.6207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.Core7007/2016
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.Core7007/2016
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.Core7007/2016
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.Core7007/2016
Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.Core6907/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.011/2023
Enterprising4.5111/2023
Social4.3811/2023
Conventional2.8811/2023
Artistic2.2211/2023
Investigative1.5811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.