Reading on Sport Careers

Which of the following jobs in the sports industry is not immediately obvious to most people?

• Sports psychologist

• Cruise recreation director

• Sports writer

• Physical therapist

According to the passage, what is one key factor to breaking into the sports industry?

• Earning a master's degree in sports management.

• Applying for as many jobs as possible

• Networking and connecting with people in the industry

• Starting a blog or podcast related to your area of interest

If getting an internship is not an option, the passage suggests which of the following as an alternative way to "get in the door" of the sports industry

• Volunteer with sports organisations in your area

• Focus only on high-level job opportunities

• Wait until more jobs become available

• Attend as many sports industry conferences as possible

The passage states that one way to make yourself stand out when trying to break into the sports industry is to:

• Apply for jobs in multiple areas of the industry

• Earn a bachelor's degree in sports management

• Avoid joining professional organisations

• Pursue a project or activity related to your area of interest

According to the passage, what is a key reason the sports industry is challenging to break into?

• There are not enough entry-level jobs available

• There is too much competition for the available jobs

• The industry is not growing quickly enough

• The industry is too small and specialized

The passage states that the sports industry is growing very quickly, and there are many more jobs in the industry than most people realize.

• True

• False

Make a list of sports-related jobs from the text.