Dear Jatin,

Sports opens up many career opportunities for young talents in India. To become a sports person, having a talent in the chosen sport is very important. Along with talent, Strong determination and perseverance is needed.



For every sports person, it is a dream to represent their nation at the international level. You can start your career in school and college level and start play at the State level, Regional level and then explores opportunities at national and international levels.



Other than actually being an active sportsman, then other career opportunity are: sport marketing, coaching, athletic administration, sports medicine, sport promotion, sport psychology and so on.



Sports person can be employed in private and public sector. The Indian Government and Armed forces also have special recruitment drives for exceptional sporting talent. You can also set up your own business in manufacturing of sports equipment after gaining experience in this field.



Job Profiles:



Teacher

Biomechanics

Sport psychologist

Sport Journalist

Sports PlayerSports Coach & Instructor

Commentator

Sports Photographer

Personal TrainerProfessional Athlete

Physical Education Teacher

Health Advice Officer

Health & Public Services Leader



Some areas where you can find jobs of sports field are mentioned here:



Media, Sports & Advertising Companies

Sports Management Industry

Educational Institutions & Colleges

Merchandising (Retail) Companies



Top colleges which offers courses in Sports are:



1.Institute Of Sports Science And Technology



offers distance Program In Diploma In Sports Sciences, Diploma In Sports Management, Diploma In Sports And Exercise Psychology, Certificate Course In Sports And Exercise Nutrition, Masters Program In Sports Management.



2. Delhi University, Department Of Sports Science offers



Masters In Physical Education, PhD In Physical Education



3. Lovely Professional Universityoffers



Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports (BPES), BSc. (Health and Physical Education), B. P. Ed, M. P. Ed , Ph. D.



4. University of Mysore



Bachelors In Physical Education, Masters In Physical Education,



5. University of Punjab: M. Sc. In Sports Science, M. Phil In Sports Science.



6. School Of Allied Health Sciences Manipal University: M. Sc. In Exercise And Sports Science.



Some other Colleges in India offer study in Sports:



National Institute of Sports, Patiala

Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, New Delhi

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior

Lakshmibai National College for Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram

Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur

National Cricket Academy, Bangalore

Delhi University

Hope this helps.



Good luck!