The modern sports industry has become a multi-million dollar enterprise. Millions of people from different parts of the world enjoy sporting activities of different types, either as participants, spectators, or enthusiasts.

The support level that people show for sports ranges from the tiniest and localized community level up to the global level. For instance, various local schools in some countries may associate with one another for the purpose athletic contests. As a whole, this local association may work with another organization of their kind on national level.

The national level association can then associate with another national level association, which can then create an international athletic association. National and local sports association often get support from their respective national or local government while global associations get the support their need either through funds from private donations, associations, or revenues from the sporting events.

Needless to say, the industry has grown a lot through the years, which is why it is not a big surprise that many aspire to be a part of the field. However, if you fail to make it to professional ranks that most people can just dream about, you can be a part of the field of sports that you love through choosing a career in a field related to sports.

Right now, there is a big range of careers in the sports occupational areas and there are increasing prospects as more and more people watch and play sports. Aside from that, women are now starting to be part of the male dominated fields. Some of the careers you can choose from include the following:

Sports Training

You can be a personal trainer, fitness instructor, or conditioning and strength coach.

Exercise Physiologist

You can choose to work in training, research and testing, wellness, and others.

Sports Dietitian

This is a career that mixes athletes and food.

Sports Medicine

You can be a physiotherapist, medical practitioner, sports trainer, or physical therapist.

Sports Coach

If you find it hard to do things yourself, you can always tell others how to do them. 

Sports Official

Sporting activities will never be complete without referees and umpires.

Education

You can teach children about sport, fitness, and health.

Biomechanist

There are careers in biomechanics.

Sport Psychologist

This career lets you into the minds of the athletes.

Administration

You can work with any type of sporting activity as a facilities manager or assistant.

Sport Journalist

Write about the sports you love to watch.

Sports Photography

Get right next the action by taking photos.

Sell Fitness Products

Start a business selling fitness items.

Sports Marketing

A job as sports agent sounds like a good career.