Basketball and football, the most visible of high school and college sports, have a very low percentage of athletes who play in high school and then eventually move up to the professional ranks. In men's basketball, for example, there is only a . 03% chance of a pro career.

However, some sports that are considered to be less physically demanding, and therefore potentially easier to play, include: golf, bowling, and billiards. These sports typically require less physical strength and endurance compared to sports like football, basketball, and soccer.