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So, you want to work in sports? : the ultimate guide to exploring the sports industry / Joanne Mattern.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Be what you want seriesPublisher: New York : Hillsboro, Oregon : Aladdin ; Beyond Words, [2014]Description: 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1582704481 (paperback)
  • 158270449X (hardback)
  • 9781582704487 (paperback)
  • 9781582704494 (hardback)
Subject(s):
Contents:
I want to work in sports! but how? -- Keep your eye on the ball : sports players -- A guiding hand : coaches and teachers -- Finding players : sports scouts -- I call a penalty : referees and other officials -- Tell me where it hurts : physical therapists, doctors, and other people in sports medicine -- Sign on the dotted line : agents, lawyers, and other businesspeople -- Coming to you live : broadcasters, writers, and photographers -- Think outside the box : a few more people who work in sports -- Where do I go from here? getting started in sports -- Resources for sports careers -- Glossary.
Summary: "In the spirited fourth installment of the popular BE WHAT YOU WANT series, veteran children's author Joanne Mattern shares the secret to building a career in sports. From star athlete to sportscaster, Mattern outlines the varied positions that keep the ball rolling in the sports arena. Whatever one's skill-- math, art, performance--the perfect sports job is waiting. With tips from successful athletes and professionals, inspiring biographies of young people working in sports today, games, and a huge list of resources-- kids will fi nd everything they need to get up and running in a career in sports! LEARN ABOUT EXCITING CAREERS, SUCH AS : - Coach - Sports writer - Agent - Pro athlete - Sports medicine - Photographer - Talent scout - And more!"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 796.023 M435 Checked out 06/15/2024 33111007997675
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry.

The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach, sports broadcaster, and photographer, to the lesser-known professions of sports agent, statistician, sports therapist, and scout, So, You Want to Work in Sports? delves into a wide variety of possible futures that are exciting and rewarding.

In addition to tips and interviews from many different professionals, So, You Want to Work in Sports? includes inspiring stories from young adults who are out there exploring different sectors, as well as games, activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in athletics.

Includes bibliographical references.

I want to work in sports! but how? -- Keep your eye on the ball : sports players -- A guiding hand : coaches and teachers -- Finding players : sports scouts -- I call a penalty : referees and other officials -- Tell me where it hurts : physical therapists, doctors, and other people in sports medicine -- Sign on the dotted line : agents, lawyers, and other businesspeople -- Coming to you live : broadcasters, writers, and photographers -- Think outside the box : a few more people who work in sports -- Where do I go from here? getting started in sports -- Resources for sports careers -- Glossary.

"In the spirited fourth installment of the popular BE WHAT YOU WANT series, veteran children's author Joanne Mattern shares the secret to building a career in sports. From star athlete to sportscaster, Mattern outlines the varied positions that keep the ball rolling in the sports arena. Whatever one's skill-- math, art, performance--the perfect sports job is waiting. With tips from successful athletes and professionals, inspiring biographies of young people working in sports today, games, and a huge list of resources-- kids will fi nd everything they need to get up and running in a career in sports! LEARN ABOUT EXCITING CAREERS, SUCH AS : - Coach - Sports writer - Agent - Pro athlete - Sports medicine - Photographer - Talent scout - And more!"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12.

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