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CMYK areer Corner Emerging Careers in Sports CMYK Ranjan K Baruah their performance levels, as compared to when a person would work out on tudents have always been asked their own. to study more and more. Be it at Sports Massage: Sports massage Shome or school, they are always therapy is geared toward athletes of ev- told to study well as they have to get ery kind, from world-class profession- good marks in order to secure a good als to weekend joggers. The particu- job. There are very few children who lars of the sports massage technique are encouraged to play games or are specific to the athlete's sport of sports.Recently we have seen how the choice. Aspects of sports massage Croatian team reached the finals of the therapy are gaining popularity as use- FIFA Football World Cup2018 and in- ful components in a balanced training terestingly, their population is even less regimen. Sports massage therapy can than Assam. It is indeed sad that till now, be used as a means to enhance pre- we have not been able to even produce event preparation and reduce recovery a team to play the world cup football time for maximum performance during tournament. Till recently, sports in In- training or after an event. dia meant only Cricket but nowadays, Sports Nutritionist: Sports nutri- things are changing as our players have tion is the study and practice of nutri- started performing well in the Olympics Medicine; Sports Management; Sports, cine, is a branch of medicine that deals tion and diet with regards to improv- and other prestigious sporting events. Fitness and Leisure, etc. with physical fitness and the treatment ing anyone's athletic performance. Nu- Hima Das from Assam createda new Sports Psychology: It is an interdis- and prevention of injuries related to trition is an important part of many world record in track events recently. ciplinary science that draws on knowl- sports and exercise. Although most sports training regimens, being popu- Careers in sports are not only limited to edge from many related fields, includ- sports teams have employed team phy- lar in strength sports (such as playing but also management of ath- ing biomechanics, physiology, kinesi- sicians for many years, it is only since weightlifting and bodybuilding) and letes. In today's edition, we will be dis- ology and psychology. It involves the the late 20th century that sports medi- endurance sports (e.g. cycling, run- cussing about opportunities and careers study of how psychological factors af- cine has emerged as a distinct field of ning, swimming, rowing). Sports Nu- which are related to sports or sporting fect performance and how participation health care in its own right. trition focuses its studies on the type, events. in sport and exercise have psychologi- Anti-doping Consultant: The roles as well as the quantity of fluids and We know that the sports industry cal and physical effects. In addition to are responsibilities of these consultants food taken by an athlete. In addition, in India means any sponsor, corporate instruction and training of psychologi- or experts are important. Anti-doping it deals with the consumption of nutri- entity, legal person, broadcaster, or any cal skills for performance improvement, means opposing or prohibiting illegal ents such as vitamins, minerals, supple- other individual or entity involved in applied sports psychology may include doping (such as blood doping or the use ments and organic substances that in- promoting, developing, and/or invest- work with athletes, coaches, and par- of anabolic steroids or growth hor- clude carbohydrates, proteins and fats. ing, either directly or indirectly, in ents regarding injury, rehabilitation, mones) to improve athletic performance. sports-related activities in India. Sports communication, team building, and ca- They work on preventative methods are considered as a strategic sector and reer transitions. such as values-based education programs UPDATES: development of domestic capabilities Sports Analyst: In sports broadcast- targeted at young athletes, coaches, doc- is essential from a national pride and ing, a sports analyst provides expert dis- tors, training and parents on the dan- NBHM Scholarship for Mathematics: overall development perspective. The cussion of sports-related topics before, gers and consequences of doping, as well THe National Board for Higher Math- sports sector has multiplier effect and during, or after a sporting event. Sports as the legal and social ramifications. ematics, Department of Atomic Energy, has bearing on the growth of other in- analysts are usually former athletes who Anti-doping is important to make the Government of India is offering schol- dustries. We are not discussing about participated in the sport being analyzed. sports free and fair. arships to post graduate students for becoming players here but about other A sports analyst is different from a Player Management: Any sporting pursuing studies leading to a master's options in the sports industry where sports commentator in the fact that events bring many players together and degree in mathematics. Last date to ap- our young people may get involved sports commentators provide a running managing the players is very important. ply for the scholarship is 30th July and and get employment. commentary regarding a sporting event Player management has become another written test would be held on 22nd Sep- The Sports, Physical Education, while the event is taking place, whereas area of interest which is much in demand tember 2018. Fitness and Leisure Skills Council sports analysts usually provide com- as it is needed everywhere i.e. wherever (SPEFL-SC) is one of the Sector Skills mentary about sporting events which games or sporting activities are being World Bank Young Professionals Pro- Council supported by the Government have yet to take place or which have held. The duties of a sports manager can gram: World Bank Young Profession- of India and National Skill Develop- already concluded. The job of the range widely depending on his or her als Program 2019 invites applications ment Corporation (NSDC). The coun- colour commentator is a hybrid of the clientele. Some sports managers are re- from Ph.D or Master's degree holders cil looks after the following sub sec- two styles, providing expert analysis of sponsible for an individual athlete and having at least three years of relevant tors to begin with: a sporting event while the sporting keeping them in good mental and physi- work experience. Last date for sending 1. Athlete & Coach Development. event is taking place. ESPN uses many cal health. This can mean doing every- application is 31st July. 2. Grassroots Sports Promotion. sports analysts for a wide variety of thing from hiring trainers to working out 3. Improving Overall Health and sports. issues between the team and the player. Educational Crisis Scholarship: HDFC Well-being of the Citizens. Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy, also Fitness Professionals: A fitness pro- Educational Crisis Scholarship 2018 4. Sports Science - Emotional and called physical therapy, is used to treat fessional is a professional in the field of invites applications from students who Physical Wellbeing of Athletes. pain by using methods such as interfer- fitness and exercise, most often instruc- are unable to bear the cost of education 5. Sports Club and Academies. ential therapy, ultrasonic, short wave tion (fitness instructor), including aero- and are at a risk of dropping out due to 6. Sports Marketing and Manage- diathermy, wax therapy, and muscle bics and yoga instructors and authors of a financial crisis. The application win- ment Professionals. strengthening exercises. Physiotherapy fitness instruction books or manuals. Fit- dow is open from 1st July to 15th Au- 7. Sports Infrastructure Manage- plays an important role in the recovery ness topics may also include nutrition, gust. ment and Development. of stroke patients. It is very important weight-loss, and self-help. Fitness pro- 8. Sports Manufacturing and Re- in games and sports and players get in- fessionals screen participants for exer- Scholarship from Government of Bra- CMYK tailing. jured or they get sudden injuries where cise programs, evaluate various fitness zil: The Government of Brazil is offer- Some of the job roles and areas the physiotherapist's role is of upmost components, prescribe exercises to im- ing full scholarships to Indian students where our young people may get en- importance to make them fit again for prove these components, and may also under the Brazilian Exchange Program for Undergraduates Students (PEC-G) gaged after acquiring the required playing. help people with specific or chronic CMYK qualification and training includes Sports Medicine: Sports medicine, conditions. Fitness professionals help for the year 2019. Students may regis- Sports Science and Technology; Sports also known as sports and exercise medi- challenge an individual by increasing ter and apply before 31st August.

Ranjan K Baruah is a social activist and career mentor who has conducted career awareness programme in different parts of Assam and Northeast India and can be reached at [email protected] or 8473943734 for any career related queries

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