The word
athlete describes a that participates in a sport. Using that definition, Tiger
Woods, a collegiate golfer, as well as a weekend golfer are all athletes.
Clearly there's differences among these golfers. One difference is skill and
another is training. Elite athletes, like Tiger Woods, are exceptionally expert
and dedicated to their training regimes. Their lives are planned around their
training and competition schedules because athletic competition is their profession.
Collegiate
athletes are also trained athletes, although the level of their training is
probably less than that of their professional counterparts.
Dedication
to training is important because proper training is necessary to improve and maintain
performance. Plenty of people are recreational athletes. A number of them are
former
competitive
athletes who continue to train, albeit at a lower level, to stay competitive
within their age group in masters events. However, plenty of recreational athletes
train tiny, if at all.
They
participate in sports to be physically active, to maintain a healthy lifestyle,
and for enjoyment.
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