Definition
Individuals who compete in organized, officiated sports events, often to entertain spectators. When playing a game, athletes are required to understand the strategies of their game while obeying the rules and regulations of the sport. The events in which they compete include both team sports (such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer) and individual sports (such as golf, tennis and bowling). As the type of sport varies, so does the level of play ranging from unpaid high school athletics to professional sports in which the best from around the world compete before international television audiences.
URL Name
YO-6900-0400
Third Level Code
YO-6900
Taxonomy Code
YO-6900.0400
Parent Code
YO-6900
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fourth Level Code
YO-6900-0400
Use References
Amateur Athletes, Automobile Racers, Baseball Players, Basketball Players, Football Players, Golfers, Jockeys, Motorcycle Racers, NBA Players, NFL Players, PGA Professionals, Professional Athletes, Professional Boxers, Professional Wrestlers, Soccer Players
Publication Status
Online