Study of the sports labor market

Year: two thousand twenty-three
Promoting entity: Catalan Sports Observatory
Study document:
• Study of the sports labor market: vocational training cycles
• Study of the labor market in sports for graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in Catalonia

Subject of study
Analysis of the employment situation of graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFE) and in sports vocational training programs in Catalonia, with the aim of understanding the characteristics of the labor market, the evolution of professional profiles, and the main challenges of the sector.

Key evidence
• The sports job market is showing positive growth, with a trend toward greater job stability and professionalization of the sector.
• Specialized and continuing education are consolidating as determining factors for professional integration and development.
• Professional versatility increases job opportunities and promotes greater employability.
• The sector continues to face challenges related to gender equality and adapting professional profiles to the new needs of the market.

Application
The study provides strategic information to guide employment policies, the planning of training supply, and the decision-making of administrations, entities, and stakeholders linked to the sports sector.