Topic 4 - Athletes Lifestyle

Topic 4 - Athletes Lifestyle

As a successful athlete there are a number of considerations that include both the physical and psychological aspects of sports performance as well as the pressure of being a role model to others and acting professionally at all times. Choices regarding behaviour both on and off the field of play contribute significantly to an athlete’s reputation; from effective communication with coaches and officials to use of leisure time and relationships with the media.

The unit looks in detail at the lifestyles that elite athletes should be following and considers both the athletes role within sport and competition but also additional responsibilities they may have from being in the public eye. How effectively athlete’s deal with media organisations is important in terms of reputation but also from the perspective of possible sponsorship deals that can improve an athlete’s income. The unit looks to consider the varying factors that can affect the lifestyle of elite athletes including lifestyle factors, media pressure and the need to plan for a career outside professional sport