{"id":10563,"date":"2025-08-12T16:16:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/?page_id=10563"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:38:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:38:53","slug":"sports-and-recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/sports-and-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports and Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in pursuing a career in recreation, sports, or fitness? Recreation and sports careers offer diverse opportunities in leadership, event planning, facility operations, coaching, wellness programming, and community engagement. We invite you to explore this dynamic industry to see if it aligns with your goals and passions. We invite you to explore this industry to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.<\/p>\r\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Meet with Your Industry Career Coach<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"half\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Your Industry Career Coach can help you:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Explore industry career options<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Update your resume<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Search for jobs\/internships<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Graduate school applications <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><button style=\"background-color: white;color: black;border: 2px solid #FF8200;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 15px;font-size: 25px;cursor: pointer;align-items: center;justify-content: center;line-height: 1\"><a style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"><strong> Schedule an Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10126 \" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/KatieK-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/KatieK-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/KatieK.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h3>Tip from your Career Coach, Katie!<\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the recreation and sporting industry, building a strong professional network can play a significant role in achieving career goals and opportunities. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start networking and building your personal brand early by creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> profile and connecting with UT Alumni through <a href=\"https:\/\/connectut.tennessee.edu\/home\">ConnectUT<\/a>. Pursuing shadowing, internships, and job experiences will help you develop industry-relevant skills while also expanding your professional network.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h1><strong>Example Career Paths and Job Titles<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Community &amp; Recreational <\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Athletic Director (High School)<\/li>\r\n<li>Coach<\/li>\r\n<li>Parks and Recreation Director<\/li>\r\n<li>Youth Sports Coordinator<\/li>\r\n<li>Campus Recreation Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Outdoor Adventure Guide<\/li>\r\n<li>Aquatics Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Community Fitness Program Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Tournament or League Director<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Professional &amp; Competitive Sports<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Equipment Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Team Operations Assistant<\/li>\r\n<li>Fan Engagement Coordinator<\/li>\r\n<li>Sports Agent<\/li>\r\n<li>Stadium Operations Assistant<\/li>\r\n<li>Sponsorships and Donor Relation Director<\/li>\r\n<li>Player Recruitment<\/li>\r\n<li>Project Planner<\/li>\r\n<li>Compliance Director<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Health, Fitness, &amp; Wellness<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Athletic Trainer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certified Sports Psychologist\/Mental Performance Coach\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal Trainer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Group Fitness Instructor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Corporate Wellness Coordinator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certified Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sports Physical Therapist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wellness Program Manager<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Marketing &amp; Media<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sports Marketing Specialist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Media Manager\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sports Broadcaster \/ Reporter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Photographer \/ Videographer\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\r\n<h1><strong>Career Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Explore the Industry<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/find\/industry?i=71\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Industry<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/entertainment-and-sports\/home.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Entertainment and Sports Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khake.com\/page61.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Career Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.candidcareer.com\/channels\/fitness-athletics\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness &amp; Athletics \u2013 University of Tennesee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Student Organizations and Campus Involvement<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills. <strong>Student Organizations<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/adaptiverec\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adaptive Recreation Club &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/dapi\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delta Alpha Pi &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/partnersinsports\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Partners in Sports &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/rockytoprowdies\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rocky Top Rowdies &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/tennesseeriverandtrail\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tennessee River and Trail Club &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/thecampkoinonia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Camp Koinonia Organization &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utk_usoc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unified Special Olympics Club &#8211; UTK &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utkrelayforlife\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UTK Relay for Life &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/volthon\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VOLthon &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/volteam\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Volunteer Team &#8211; University of Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Jobs and Internships<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out these sites in addition to our Handshake feed seen at the bottom of the page to search for jobs and internships. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Jobs and Internships<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamworkonline.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">#1 Way To Find Jobs In Sports &amp; Entertainment | TeamWork Online<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobsinsports0.wordpress.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jobs in Sports \u2013 A website dedicated to providing sports opportunities throughout the United States and Canada. Weekly updates for full-time roles and internships will be posted here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinsports.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sports Jobs &#8211; Work In Sports &amp; Find Your Career | JobsInSports.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncaamarket.ncaa.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), NCAA Market|Find Your Career Here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.higheredjobs.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HigherEdJobs &#8211; Jobs in Higher Education<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.thesportsintern.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Sports Intern | The Sports Intern &#8211; Sports Internship Job Board<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking to get involved in Sports and Recreation at UTK?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utsports.com\/sb_output.aspx?form=21\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">INTERN WITH THE VOLS &#8211; University of Tennessee Athletics<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/student-employment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Employment | RecSports<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thornton64.wixsite.com\/my-site-2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home | My Site 2<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore the UTK Athletics Staff Directory to connect with professionals in your area of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utsports.com\/staff-directory\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staff Directory &#8211; University of Tennessee Athletics<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Professional Organizations<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to learn about professional organizations.<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shapeamerica.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acefitness.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Council on Exercise (ACE)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nacda.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihrsa.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Health, Racquet &amp; 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