Also called: Sleep Coach (Athletes)
Helps pro athletes and teams sleep and recover better, reviewing wearable data, planning travel across time zones, and teaching sleep habits.
A sleep specialist reviews athletes' wearable data, plans travel schedules across time zones, and teaches players habits for better rest. They often consult for several pro teams.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. A bachelor's in exercise science or psychology, then a master's in sleep science or a related field; some go on to a PhD.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Exercise Science.
Growing faster than average. Growing.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Wearables and AI automate sleep tracking; advising athletes and adjusting travel and schedules stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2099.
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