Sports analyst
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A sports analyst is a person looking through technical, tactical, physiological, and psychological performance metrics [1] working with the sports coach and sports science team to improve athlete performances. They will often use Video motion analysis to help with data collection. Sport commentators or journalists also analyse elements of sport performance, for media companies like ESPN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network, Turner Sports, and ABC.
A sports analyst may perform different jobs within the field and may even hold more than one position at once. A sports journalist reports to the public in the form of writing and includes information about sporting topics, events, and competitions. A sports commentator and sportscaster give play by play details of a specific sporting event and game. They also relay information necessary in order to understand the context of that specific sport.[2] Notable sports commentator include Joe Buck, Brent Musburger, and Max Kellerman.
Sports analysts are typically former athletes and coaches from their respective sports. There are times where a sports analyst will cover a sport even though they have not played that sport previously. An example is Brad Daugherty, who played professional basketball but covers NASCAR racing.
A sports analyst's education may include a Bachelor of Journalism or sport communication and master's programs with concentrations in sports reporting. Common courses include news reporting, media ethics, sports psychology, and magazine writing.[3]
The number of sports analyst jobs is predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to decrease by 9% between 2014 and 2024.[3]
References[]
- ^ "What is Performance Analysis in Sport?". Sport Performance Analysis. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ Levinson, Chelsea. "What Are the Responsibilities of a Sports Analyst?". careertrend.com. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Sports Analyst Degrees". learn.org. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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