Professional Athlete: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many athletes run, stretch, and practice at the same time each day, like a team that never takes a day off from getting better!
Through history
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Long ago
People have been running, jumping, and throwing things in friendly contests for thousands of years. Today's athletes still love those same games!
Tools of the trade
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Stopwatch
A stopwatch helps athletes and coaches measure how fast they run or swim, so they can see how much they improve.
Words to know
- Warm-up
- A warm-up is gentle moving and stretching before hard exercise. It wakes up your muscles so they are ready to work.
Quiz time
Professional athletes practice only on game day.
Athletes often practice with teammates and coaches.