#CareerBytes: How to make a career in sports after Class-12?
What's the story
Indians love sports and a lot of people dream to build a career in sports and play for the country.
However, being a sportsperson is not the only way to become a sports professional. There are a number of sports-related career options to choose from.
Apart from playing a sport, here are 6 options that will help you make a career in sports.
Sports management
Sports management is an exciting career option
Students can go for sports management for a career in the business side of the industry. It involves managing sportspersons, revenue generation, sports marketing/management/advertising, media relations, etc.
Bachelor of Management Studies (Mumbai's National Academy of Sports Management), BBA Sports Management (West Bengal's Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), Bachelor of Sports Management (Mumbai's International Institute of Sports Management) are popular courses after 12th.
Sports journalism
Sports journalism: A career in the world of sports media
Sports journalism is a popular career option for those passionate about sports. Sports journalists cover sporting events, report for newspapers/magazines/news-portals, produce/direct/present sports shows, etc.
After Class-12, students can pursue a bachelor's degree in journalism and then do sports journalism diploma or certification course.
Noida's International School of Media and Entertainment Studies (ISOMES), Delhi University, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (Delhi) offer such programs.
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About sports physiotherapy and psychology career options
Sports physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy dealing with injuries and issued related to sportspersons. After 12th, students can pursue Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and then do MPT in Sports Physiotherapy.
Sports psychology involves biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology, and psychology. Sports psychologists motivate and enhance athletic performance and help sportspersons cope with pressure. Students can pursue the specialized branch after completing bachelor's in psychology.
Sports analytics
Sports analysts are changing the way sports are played
Sports analytics is an interesting option for those who are experts in sports. Sports analysts help teams devise strategies using statistics, helping them take appropriate decisions before or during the game
They could also work for newspapers, TV/radio, and other media.
Sports analytics courses aren't currently available in India, but Pune's Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences offers MBA (Sports Management) which covers the subject.
Sports commentary
Sports commentators have opportunities in sports channels or radio stations
Sports commentary is an interesting option for those with great communication skills. Sports commentators report live events on TV or radio and also give their views to help viewers/listeners follow the game.
While there are no special courses for sports commentary in India yet, students can opt for a bachelor degree in journalism and mass communication and a sports-related diploma/certification course to get started.
Sports science
Sports science gaining prominence in India and other countries
Sports science focuses on the scientific principles behind the relationship between human body and exercise and its impact on health.
Sports scientists help sportspersons achieve their best performance and sporting ability by combining techniques of physiology, psychology, motor control, medicine, biomechanics, and nutrition.
Karnataka's Manipal University offers BSc in Exercise and Sports Science. Pune's ISST, University of Punjab, Jaipur's NIMS University offer related courses.