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Written for sports-minded jobseekers, this guide deals with all aspects of finding employment both in the UK and abroad. It points the way to careers in sport for all levels and types of sports men and women. ... Read more

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Working In Sport
Pretty Good Read. Didn't Realise that there was such a variety of jobsavailable. certainly given me some ideas. Would highly recommend it. Can'twrite much more, have to write out more applications, and get to postoffice! ... Read more

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For everyone who dreams of an exciting career in the world of sports, here's a book that's got all the bases covered. This new career guide offers detailed descriptions of 50 of the most glamorous jobs in the sports world both on the field and behind the scenes. Includes stories and quotes from leading figures in today's sports world. ... Read more

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I want one of these jobs!`
Wouldn't it be cool to be the "Turf Czar" described in this book?

Fabulously entertaining and informative
David Fischer gives the type of information that anyone who wants to get involved in the world of sports need to know. I was thoroughly delighted

This book is great! No one has given this info before
David Fischer is an incredibly entertaining writer. I've always wondered how one gets into these types of jobs and this book does just that. I highly recommend it!

great book for anyone interested in a job in sports
I am a 15 year old who inspires to hvae a job in sports. It gives you great advice on how to get your dream job in sports. I would love to be sports agent and now i know what it takes,the responsibility that comeswith it,and how to be sucsessful in that career as well as 50 other sportsrelated jobs

Allows sports careers seekers to know what to do.
This book is perfect for the person who knows that he or she wants a job in sports, but doesn't know exactly where to start.It includes breakdowns of a variety of sports related jobs, as well as hints on how to prepare for the careers and tips a tales from people who have been there.This book is a must own for anyone who is contemplating embarking on a career in sports from athlete to statistician. ... Read more

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As more students enter the growing field of sports management, there is a greater need for information informing them about their career choices. The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, what areas are available to them, what salary can they expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. In the highly competitive field of sports management, it is important for individuals to prepare themselves well and to make the right decisions along the way. Although there are no guarantees of success, this book will increase students likelihood of finding success in the sports industry. Encouraging research and realistic expectations, this book has been developed by an author with many years of experience as a respected practitioner, teacher and internship coordinator. ... Read more

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When an individual wants to find employment in the sports world, he or she finds that job hunting can be highly specialized. This book shows resumes and cover letters used by people such as a high school coach, tennis professional, golf professional, teaching pros in all sports, and many others. College graduates with degrees in Physical Education also are included, and many of them found their way into teaching positions. If you want to work in sports marketing but have no experience, you will find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters which were used by real people to launch their careers with major sports teams. Those who have worked in the sports industry and want to transition out of the field will also find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters.Whether you are a teaching professional, player, marketing professional, or other sports industry professional, you will find useful examples of resumes and cover letters in this book. ... Read more

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Although the European Court of Justice ruled in Bosman (1995) that professional sportsmen and sportswomen are free at the end of their contracts, they are still at the mercy of the clubs that employ them. Such pretexts as the "special nature" of sport publicly urged by such European eminences as Tony Blair and Gerhard Schrder have institutionalized the human trafficking of players, depriving them of basic rights guaranteed under all the laws enjoyed by Europeans. They may be well-paid as long as they are in the limelight, but they have no surety. They can be, and are, bought and sold repeatedly, each time returning profits to those who trade in their athletic prowess.

In this searing indictment, Professor Blanpain underscores the demonstrable illegality of the current transfer system imposed by the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA). In abundant detail he describes the complex ramifications of FIFA's rules in the lives of players, clearly revealing how the fundamental rights of players to free movement and freedom of labour are systematically denied. He calls for the courts, from the European Court of Justice on down, to recognize this illegality and act to enforce the Bosman judgement.

Professor Blanpain examines all the crucial legal issues involved. These include the following: the classification of sportsmen and sportswomen as "workers";the nature of the contract between player and club;the legal capacity of minors to enter into an employment contract;the trade in foreign (frequently African and South American) players with no legal rights in Europe;disciplinary rules;training compensation fees;placement and status of players' agents;dispute resolution; andconflicts with competition law. An extensive array of documents, including the FIFA Transfer Regulations and material leading to the March 2001 agreement between FIFA and the European Commission, is included in a series of annexes. ... Read more

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More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . covers a range of professions, from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

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It's a Start...
Heitzman's 2003 review of sports-related career opportunities is kind of like the rides in the traveling carnivals that come to small towns: it's not a great ride but it's better than nothing. Essentially, this is a resource book that has its list of other resources as its best feature. The writing is straight forward and not particularly engaging but it quickly sets out a good bit of information. It addresses nine areas, including entrepreneurship and a collection chapter of miscellaneous careers. It includes guidelines for preparing for each career type and provides numerous lists such as duties, organizations, etc. The book's primary usefulness is in identifying several potential areas and then furnishing ideas of "what to do next."

For a much more comprehensive treatment, I'd recommend The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports For a more dated but more interesting look at five specific sports careers, try Careers w/o College: Sports (Careers Without College) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Albany Law Review, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2007. The length of the article is 9668 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: "Knickel" and dime issues: an unexplored loophole in New York's genetic discrimination statute and the viability of genetic testing in the sports employment context.
Author: Paul D. Trumble
Publication: Albany Law Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 70Issue: 2Page: 771(23)

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This digital document is an article from Jet, published by Johnson Publishing Co. on May 19, 2003. The length of the article is 360 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Fewer minorities in sports employment: study. (Sports).
Publication: Jet (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 19, 2003
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Co.
Volume: 103Issue: 21Page: 46(2)

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This digital document is an article from Black Issues in Higher Education, published by Cox, Matthews & Associates on May 22, 2003. The length of the article is 520 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Report: minorities, women losing ground in sports employment. (Noteworthy News).(Racial and Gender Report Card published byInstitute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida.)
Publication: Black Issues in Higher Education (Refereed)
Date: May 22, 2003
Publisher: Cox, Matthews & Associates
Volume: 20Issue: 7Page: 15(1)

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The contributors to this book, all economists at the forefront of the movementto study the economics of sports, show how a host of contemporary economic issues come intoplay in today's world of big-time sports. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on September 10, 2007. The length of the article is 487 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Als' Brady states case for steady employment.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 10, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: c3

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This digital document is an article from Physical Educator, published by Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity on September 22, 2001. The length of the article is 2994 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The top five employment opportunities in physical education higher education: 1993-1999.(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Aaron L. Banks
Publication: Physical Educator (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2001
Publisher: Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity
Volume: 58Issue: 3Page: 150(8)

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What are players' agents? Why should they be regulated? How should they be regulated? These three apparently simple questions are tackled throughout this book. The first question appears straightforward as agents perform similar functions throughout the world. However, as the contributions in the book reveal, the manner in which agents operate varies. The questions of why and how to regulate again reveals common themes but also considerable variations in patterns of regulation. In this connection, there are, in effect, three tiers of agent regulation: international law, national law and the law of the sports associations. This book covers the legal regulations governing players' agents in forty countries around the world, representing the major footballing constituencies including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Russia as well as the 'Big Five' in Europe. ... Read more

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Sports industry professionals now have a specific resume and cover letter bible designed specifically for them! The book shows samples of resumes and cover letters that worked for real people. Newcomers to the sports field will learn how to show off their potential to best advantage, and experienced professionals will find help in advancing to the best positions in the industry.

Sports industry professionals often change fields, too, and the book includes resumes of individuals who have successfully transitioned into other areas. This valuable book contains resumes and cover letters that helped people find jobs in sports marketing and sports team management. Some people obtained athletic scholarships. Other resumes shown in the book were used by real people to find work ranging from recreation activities management to work as an athlete on an international team.

A word of advice from Editor Anne McKinney: "If you want to enter the sports field or advance in the industry, you don't need just any resume book. You need an industry-specific resume book! You will love this book targeted specifically to the sports field. Every resume and cover letter we put in a Real-Resumes Series book has been tested and proven in the real job market. Don't play games with your career. Your choice of a resume book is one of the most important career decisions you will ever make."

Praise for this book and other books in the Real-Resumes Series:
“Distinguished by its highly readable samples." - Library Journal
"These excellent new guides don't just provide the usual coverage on how to write a resume. They provide industry-specific examples, industry-specific tips and cautions, and industry-specific strategies based on real-world resumes. Since many technical types aren't writers, this comes as a special gift; select a winning format, plug in your background specs, and away you go. It's that easy--with Real-Resumes in hand."-- The Midwest Book Review
“Part of an excellent real-resumes series. Impressive, with sophisticated, persuasive, and nuanced guidance.” –The Book Reader

Testimonials from people who have successfully used this book:
"All I had after college graduation was some school projects and the Real-Resumes book. I found a way to show off my college marketing projects so that sports teams could understand my marketing potential and creativity. The result--I got hired!" D. Jaminez
"I sought a tennis scholarship and needed to present my credentials to coaches. Thanks to the approach used by the Real-Resumes Series, I was able to capture the attention of college coaches and obtain a full scholarship." D. Larsen
"I thought my pro football career would be useful to put on a resume, but I wasn't sure how to do it. The Real-Resumes Series showed me how to make the most of my sports background, and that led to outstanding offers in the sales field." B. Delphina
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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 416 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Job embeddedness: effects on coaches' turnover intentions. (Sport Management/Administration).(intercollegiate coaches)
Author: Janet S. Fink
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 74Issue: 1Page: A-86(2)

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This digital document is an article from JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on September 1, 1998. The length of the article is 4388 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Career opportunities for women in sports are increasing due to the increased participation of women in sports, the passage of the Education Amendment Acts of 1972's Title IX and legal cases involving women in sports. The league level offers the most promising opportunity for women in sports with the development of two women's basketball leagues, namely, the American Basketball League and the Women's National Basketball Assn. Lower salary compared with their male counterparts is the major disadvantage for women in sports.

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Title: Career opportunities in sport: women on the mark.(Promotion of Sports for Girls and Women, part 3)
Author: Lisa A. Delpy
Publication: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1998
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v69Issue: n7Page: p17(6)

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