Today we’re going to talk

about…….
 Here is the our topic

“Athlete”
What does an
athlete do?
1. What does an athlete do?

An athlete generally does the following:

ü Attends scheduled practices and training sessions to develop their skills .
ü Exercises and practices under the direction of coaches, or sports instructions.
ü Stays in the best physical condition by training and following special diets.
ü Takes instructions from coaches and other sports staff regarding strategy and
tactics
ü Plays or competes in their sports, obeying the rules of the sports.
ü Assesses how they did after each event, identifying their strengths and
weaknesses.
 The
Requirements
 2. The requirements
Athletes are not required to have a particular level of education; however, many are
recruited by colleges in the earlier stages of their career path in becoming a professional
and. It takes years of practice and experience to become an athlete or sports competitor.
Athletes must learn the rules of the game and develop their skills throughout their
younger years competing in high school, collegiate athletics, or club teams, some even
take private lessons or attend sporting camps.
Important qualities include athleticism, concentration, decision-making skills,
dedication, eye hand coordination, stamina, and the ability to work well as a team player.
The primary strengths to become a paid athlete or sports competitor are superior athletic
talent and extensive knowledge of a chosen sport.
 The
advantages
3. THE advantages
A Diverse Life
Athletes are travel a lot and visit various places all over the world. It is part of their life as
competitors, going to tournaments everywhere. This allows athletes to meet new people,
see different cultures and experience life like others may not be able to.

A Life of Performance and Health

Most athletes are very healthy while also maintaining a high performance level. Those who
love their sports and working out, in general, stay fit long after they retire, a shining beacon
for those who want to become athletes. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of those people,
working out at the age of 73, regularly.

The Possibility of Media Coverage

Every athlete is to an extent exposed to the media and the world. If they have the
personality, charm or lack thereof, in some cases, they can become famous or notorious,
meaning they will have built a brand for themselves. Having a brand is great, as it allows you
to reach a larger. audience.
 The
disadvantages
 4. The disadvantages

Injuries and Illnesses

Athletes have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations.
Many of these workers wear pads, gloves, goggles, helmets, and other protective gear to protect
against injury. And although fatalities are uncommon, athletes and sports competitors
experience one of the highest rates of occupational fatalities of all occupations.
4. The disadvantages

The pressure of athlete’s life

Professional athletes have to keep a strict schedule, workout wise and especially when it comes to
their nutrition. That takes a lot of discipline and means having to give up on many things, like the
small pleasure of junk food, alcohol and other things detrimental to performance.The pressure can
be mental, more often than physical, with athletes having to endure so much, and not just
physically.
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