Career Exploration

Professional Athlete
What kind of degree or certification do you need?
There are no educational requirements to be a professional athlete. However, it is advisable for potential athletes to take advantage of any educational benefits (college scholarships, for example) that are offered through sports involvement.
How long does it take to get the necessary training?
During the season and pre-season, an athlete usually spends around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week on physical conditioning and practice. And there may be a team or individual strategy meetings.
What kind of work will you be doing?
Professional Athletes will be training, practicing, working out and traveling.
What kind of wages will you be paid per hour/week?
Athletes generally earn between $20,000 and $90,000 a year.

Stunt person
What kind of degree or certification do you need?
There are no formal educational requirements for stunt people. It is a hard business to get into, and any experience in the film business is an asset.
How long does it take to get the necessary training?
Stunt people have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Depending on what they are asked to do, they risk broken bones, burns, and other types of severe injury on a daily basis. It is for this reason that stunt people spend a great deal of time maintaining their physical conditioning and coordination.
What kind of work will you be doing?
Falling from a tall building or rolling a brand-new car, leaping from planes, dodging explosions, or being set on fire.
What kind of wages will you be paid per hour/week?
Experienced stunt people usually earn between $50,000 and $200,000 a year.