Classification note
- Published code: 3421
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 34 Legal, Social, Cultural and Related Associate Professionals
- Minor Group: 342 Sports and Fitness Workers
- Unit Group: 3421 Athletes and Sports Players
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
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
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.
Included occupations or child groups
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
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 3475