[Core] [70% incumbents] Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
  DWAs: Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
  DWAs: Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
  DWAs: Practice athletic or artistic skills.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
  DWAs: Practice athletic or artistic skills.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.
  DWAs: Practice athletic or artistic skills.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
  DWAs: Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Lead teams by serving as captain.
  DWAs: Coach others.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
  DWAs: Participate in athletic events.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Receive instructions from coaches or other sports staff prior to events and discuss performance afterwards.
  DWAs: Participate in athletic events.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:3.72 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.69 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.58 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.39 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:3.31 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Education and Training (imp:3.23 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.17 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mathematics (imp:3.07 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.88 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.87 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.86 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:2.75 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.65 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.48 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:2.42 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:2.37 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:2.30 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:2.26 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.22 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Physics (imp:2.09 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.08 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Law and Government (imp:2.03 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.93 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:1.89 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:1.86 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.81 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.69 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.56 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.40 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Static Strength (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Control Precision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.50) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.05 lvl:4.80) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.98 lvl:4.83) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.93 lvl:4.91) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.91 lvl:5.63) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.87 lvl:4.78) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.85 lvl:4.88) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.84 lvl:4.83) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.71 lvl:4.50) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.88) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.68 lvl:4.37) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.52) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.60 lvl:5.04) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.54 lvl:4.02) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.51 lvl:3.56) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.51 lvl:5.44) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.46 lvl:4.52) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.45 lvl:4.59) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.42 lvl:3.32) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.39 lvl:4.29) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.57) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.98) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.26 lvl:4.49) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.25 lvl:3.89) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.25 lvl:4.26) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.22 lvl:4.38) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.21 lvl:3.91) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.13 lvl:3.65) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.44) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.03 lvl:4.20) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.01 lvl:3.72) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.94 lvl:3.63) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.91 lvl:3.24) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.91 lvl:3.27) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.68 lvl:3.00) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.58 lvl:2.58) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.38 lvl:2.41) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Working with Computers (imp:2.37 lvl:2.69) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.30 lvl:1.96) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:1.96) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.19 lvl:2.84) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Achievement Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.83) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:2.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.56) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.47) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.38) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.27) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.25) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.47) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:0.47) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.69) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:-0.74) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 15,070
  annual_median    : $66,710
  annual_pct10     : $26,500
  annual_pct25     : $36,790
  annual_pct75     : $109,880
  annual_pct90     : $742,310
  annual_mean      : $206,180
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($253,870)
  lowest_state     : Ohio ($39,040)
  dispersion_ratio : 6.503x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (18 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   14,750  median: $  67,020
  Educational Services                     emp:      180  median: $  64,010

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   14,750  median: $  67,020
  Educational Services                     emp:      180  median: $  64,010

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: List of athletes who competed in multiple sports at the Summer Olympic games (similarity: 0.4299)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_athletes_who_competed_in_multiple_sports_at_the_Summer_Olympic_games
  QID: Q117745437
  Extract: Below is a list of the 1052 athletes who participated in two or more sports at the Summer Olympics. Viggo Jensen from Denmark, Carl Schuhmann from Germany and Launceston Elliot from the United Kingdom are the only athletes to compete in four different sports. Sheila Taormina from the United States a

  Title: Athlete (similarity: 0.3684)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athlete
  QID: Q2066131
  Extract: An athlete is most commonly a person who competes in one or more sports involving physical strength, speed, power, or endurance. Sometimes the word "athlete" is used to refer specifically to sport of athletics competitors, i.e. including track and field and marathon runners but excluding e.g. swimme

  Title: Transgender people in sports (similarity: 0.4068)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_people_in_sports
  QID: Q25042498
  Extract: The participation of transgender people in competitive sports, a traditionally sex-segregated institution, has become a subject of debate and discussion, particularly in relation to the inclusion of transgender women and girls in women's sports.

  Title: Individual Neutral Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics (similarity: 0.3953)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Neutral_Athletes_at_the_2026_Winter_Olympics
  QID: Q134890316
  Extract: Individual Neutral Athletes is the name used to represent approved individual Russian and Belarusian athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned those nations' previous designations due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that continued into th

  Title: List of sports figures considered the greatest (similarity: 0.4156)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports_figures_considered_the_greatest
  QID: Q133836663
  Extract: In sports, spectators including sports fandom and sportswriters, as well as participants themselves have discussed players, coaches, teams, and related personalities in regards to being the greatest in their field, or sometimes across sports. These discussions on the greatest of all-time—often refer

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with comprehensive skills, abilities, and work activities. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence. Limited Wikipedia context but occupation is well-understood from source data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T18:08:36.409427+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,347
tokens_output        : 4,177
cost_usd             : $0.044447
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for the specific occupation title. Semantic neighbors include general athlete definitions and Olympic competition contexts, but lack occupation-specific detail for professional athletes and sports competitors as an employment category.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Athletes and Sports Competitors compete professionally in athletic events, training rigorously to achieve peak physical performance while representing teams or sporting organizations. They participate in organized competitions according to established rules and regulations, requiring exceptional physical abilities including stamina, explosive strength, and dynamic strength. These professionals combine athletic excellence with business acumen, often engaging in media relations, promotional activities, and leadership roles within their sport.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Athletes attend scheduled practice and training sessions under the direction of coaches and athletic trainers to develop skills and improve physical conditioning. They maintain optimum physical fitness through regular training, following strict nutrition plans, and consulting with health professionals. During competition periods, they participate in athletic events while adhering to established rules and regulations, then assess their performance afterward to identify strengths and weaknesses for improvement. Between events, they maintain and care for sport-specific equipment, receive strategic instructions from coaching staff, and often represent their teams through media appearances and promotional activities. Leadership responsibilities may include serving as team captain and mentoring younger athletes.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful athletes demonstrate exceptional dependability and achievement orientation, with the self-control and stress tolerance necessary to perform under intense pressure. They possess strong realistic and enterprising personality traits, excelling in hands-on physical activities while also demonstrating business-minded leadership capabilities. These individuals combine superior physical abilities including explosive strength, stamina, and coordination with strong communication skills for media interactions and team leadership. The role attracts highly motivated individuals who thrive on competition, can maintain focus during rigorous training regimens, and demonstrate the perseverance needed to overcome setbacks and continue improving their performance.

CAREER ENTRY:
The field shows remarkable educational diversity, with 34.8% holding less than a high school diploma and 24.5% holding bachelor's degrees, reflecting various pathways into professional athletics. Many athletes begin competing in youth leagues or school programs, developing their skills through years of dedicated practice and competition. While formal education requirements vary significantly, professional athletes typically need exceptional natural talent combined with years of specialized training and coaching. Entry often occurs through amateur competitions, college athletics programs, or direct recruitment by professional teams and scouts.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Professional athletes may transition into coaching and scouting roles, leveraging their competitive experience to guide the next generation of athletes. Many pursue careers as exercise trainers, group fitness instructors, or athletic trainers, applying their deep understanding of physical conditioning and sports performance. Leadership experience gained as team captains and media exposure often opens pathways into sports management, broadcasting, or business ventures. The transferable skills in coordination, judgment, and social perceptiveness also enable transitions into training and development roles or entrepreneurial ventures related to sports and fitness.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the field employs 15,070 professionals with a median annual wage of $66,710, though compensation varies dramatically from $26,500 to $742,310, reflecting the wide range from amateur to elite professional levels. Geographic wage disparities are substantial, with New Jersey offering the highest median wages at $253,870 compared to Ohio's $39,040, representing a 6.50x ratio that reflects market size and professional league concentrations. Employment is heavily concentrated in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industries (14,750 workers) with minimal representation in Educational Services (180 workers). The wage distribution suggests a highly stratified market where elite performers command premium compensation while many athletes earn modest incomes.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Professional athletics faces minimal automation risk as the core work activities of performing general physical activities, participating in athletic events, and establishing interpersonal relationships are fundamentally human-centered. While technology increasingly supports performance analysis and training optimization, the essential competitive nature of sports requires human physical and mental capabilities that cannot be replicated by machines. The combination of live performance, audience engagement, and unpredictable competitive dynamics ensures continued demand for human athletes.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Coaches and Scouts (27-2022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Athletes frequently transition to coaching roles, utilizing their competitive experience and sports knowledge.
    data: shared realistic/enterprising RIASEC profile
    data: overlapping knowledge in training and development
    data: natural career progression from competition to instruction
  [transferable_skill] Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require deep understanding of physical conditioning, training methodologies, and performance optimization.
    data: shared focus on physical fitness
    data: coordination and instructing skills transfer directly
    data: similar knowledge of training and development
  [skill_overlap] Athletic Trainers (29-9091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Athletes develop extensive knowledge of injury prevention, physical conditioning, and performance optimization that applies to athletic training.
    data: overlapping knowledge of physical fitness
    data: shared understanding of injury prevention
    data: both require monitoring and assessment abilities
  [knowledge_overlap] Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (27-2023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Athletes possess intimate knowledge of sports rules, regulations, and game dynamics essential for officiating.
    data: deep understanding of sports rules and regulations
    data: experience with competitive environments
    data: shared knowledge of specific sports
  [transferable_skill] Training and Development Specialists (13-1151.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Athletes develop strong instructing and communication skills that transfer to corporate training environments.
    data: shared instructing and communication abilities
    data: experience in performance assessment and improvement
    data: leadership experience as team captains

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['athlete', 'sports competitor', 'professional athlete', 'sports player', 'competitor', 'athletic', 'sports', 'competition']
  exclude_keywords : ['coach', 'trainer', 'referee', 'official', 'instructor']
  title_patterns   : ['*athlete*', '*player', '*competitor', '*racer', '*rider']
  common_variations: ['professional athlete', 'sports competitor', 'competitive athlete', 'athletic competitor', 'sports player', 'professional player', 'athletic performer', 'sports professional']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     39  0.01442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
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sports                     19  0.00703  wikipedia            wikipedia:53%  inference:32%  onet_tasks:16%
physical                   18  0.00666  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:11%
events                     17  0.00629  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:24%  onet_tasks:18%
performance                16  0.00592  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:19%
activities                 16  0.00592  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00592  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
athletes                   16  0.00592  inference            inference:69%  wikipedia:25%  dwas:6%
athletic                   14  0.00518  inference            inference:43%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:21%
control                    13  0.00481  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                      11  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
human                      10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
identifying                 9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
media                       8  0.00296  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
leadership                  8  0.00296  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:38%
production                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
strength                    8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  wikipedia:12%
actions                     8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
sport                       7  0.00259  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:14%