Abstract
Regarding sports as an industry, it is indispensable that top athletes become role models and icons. However, a great deal of change has been occurring in the career environment after graduation for the athletes of Japan. They have anxieties about their career possibilities and this is a major problem for developing the sports industry.
This study investigated male students who belonged to university wrestling clubs. A survey about employment rates was conducted at five universities. The results showed a lower average rate of employment that of the over all rate, but there were big differences among the universities. Therefore, on the assumption that employment situation is affected by instruction and management in the athletic clubs, it is necessary to make proposals and take positive action to solve these problems.
