Work to develop physical ability to perform at the highest level in sport

Identify the necessary level of fitness, understand the nutritional strategy and work with coaching/supporting team (e.g. coaches, physiotherapist, nutritionist, psychologist) to implement an adapted medical, physical and nutritional programme to achieve the targeted highest level performance.

This skill is for players or athletes who have potential to perform at the highest level in a particular sport as main career objective.

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skill/competence

occupation-specific

Work to develop physical ability to perform at the highest level in sport is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Professional athlete: Professional athletes compete in sports and athletic events. They train on a regular basis and exercise with professional coaches and trainers. Building up the necessary skills needs natural talent as well as planning and endurance to get through the needed training programmes.

Work to develop physical ability to perform at the highest level in sport is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Work to develop physical ability to perform at the highest level in sport – ESCO