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Athletes and Sports Competitors
(SOC Code : 27-2021)
in California

Compete in athletic events.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months) .
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AreaYearPeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
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California 20231st Qtr$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Boxer/Mixed Martial Arts/Kickboxer, ProfessionalDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Commission
http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac
Boxer/Mixed Martial Arts/Kickboxer, AmateurDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Commission
http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac
Martial Arts Fighter, ProfessionalDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Commission
http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac
Martial Arts Fighter, AmateurCalifornia Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization, Inc.
http://camo-mma.org

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Industry Title
Number of Employers in State of California
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Spectator Sports 1,21373.6%
Other Amusement and Recreation I14,4402.4%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)[Top]
Program Title
Health and Physical Education, General

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Receive instructions from coaches and other sports staff prior to events, and discuss their performance afterwards.
Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
Receive instructions from coaches or other sports staff prior to events and discuss performance afterwards.
Lead teams by serving as captain.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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