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International Standard Classification of Occupations 2008 - Global

3421 Athletes and Sports Players

Athletes and sport players participate in competitive sporting events. They train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport. Tasks include - (a) participating in competitive sporting events; (b) participating in regular practice and training sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness and skill; (c) undertaking sports promotional activities and media interviews; (d) maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport; (e) deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches; (f) assessing other competitors and conditions at venues; (g) competing in sporting events; (h) adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Athlete - Bicycle racer - Boxer - Chess player - Footballer - Golfer - Hockey player - Jockey - Poker player - Racing driver - Skier - Tennis player - Wrestler.

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Where 3421 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy

  1. >3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
  2. >>34 Legal, Social, Cultural and Related Associate Professionals
  3. >>>342 Sports and Fitness Workers
  4. >>>>3421 Athletes and Sports Players
  5. >>>>3421 Athletes and Sports Players

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What is ISCO-08 3421?
ISCO-08 3421 is "Athletes and Sports Players". Athletes and sport players participate in competitive sporting events. They train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport. Tasks include - (a) participating in competitive sporting events; (b) participating in regular practice and training sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness and skill; (c) undertaking sports promotional activities and media interviews; (d) maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport; (e) deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches; (f) assessing other competitors and conditions at venues; (g) competing in sporting events; (h) adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Athlete - Bicycle racer - Boxer - Chess player - Footballer - Golfer - Hockey player - Jockey - Poker player - Racing driver - Skier - Tennis player - Wrestler.
How does ISCO-08 3421 map to other classification systems?
3421 Athletes and Sports Players has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (082c234c-0dda-490a-b5af-757c3e48da90); SOC 2018 (27-2021). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
What is the parent category of 3421?
3421 Athletes and Sports Players sits under 3421 Athletes and Sports Players in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.

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Source: International Labour OrganizationVersion: 2008