Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis. They play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse; or compete in individual sports such as skiing, figure skating, boxing or track and field; or in games such as poker or chess.

• Train under the direction of a coach or trainer to qualify for competition
  
• Attend scheduled practice and training sessions
  
• Participate in local, regional, provincial, national or international competitions and sporting events
  
• Assess performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  

Athlete
Baseball Player
Boxer
Figure Skater
Football Player
Hockey Player
Professional Athlete
Sprinter
Track Athlete