Sporting excellence professional

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Able to competently perform the professional sport in which they train such as; cricket, football, rugby league, rugby union and equestrianism.

Follow structured training programmes to develop playing performance

Compete consistently and effectively in matches and events

Work with coaches to review and improve technique and tactics

Attend wellbeing, lifestyle and performance support sessions

Monitor and record your own performance data with support staff

Represent your club or organisation professionally at events

Take part in mentoring and career-planning activities

Technical and tactical skills for performing in your sport

Performance optimisation including nutrition, recovery and training load

Mental skills such as focus, resilience and goal-setting

Injury prevention and the role of sports science support

Anti-doping rules and the responsibilities of a professional athlete

Managing wellbeing, lifestyle and finances in a sporting career

Planning for life and careers after professional sport

Ready to look for a place?

See live Sporting excellence professional apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.