In today’s dynamic world, the life of a student-athlete is filled with unique challenges as well as incredible opportunities. At FISU, we understand the drive of the student-athlete to perform at the highest level both in the classroom and on the field.
To support student-athletes, FISU has developed a Dual Career toolkit that can assist students during their time at university.
We encourage student-athletes to explore the resources and information outlined in these pages as you embrace the challenges and seize the opportunities that lay before you.
Learn more about being a Dual Career student-athlete
How to know what to ask for
It is often difficult to know what support you should ask for from your university. Knowing what you need vs what you would like is important to determine.
Three tips for dual career students
Balancing academic responsibilities with athletic pursuits can be challenging.
Self evaluation checklist
Before asking for any type of support from your university, you should ask yourself the following questions to better understand your situation.
Information for student-athletes
Support services you can seek from your University
Navigating the demands of both academics and athletics can be challenging for student-athletes.
Financial vs non financial support
There are two types of support student-athletes can request of their university.
Where to find support
As a student, it can be challenging to know who to approach on campus to ask for help as a student-athlete.
Definitions
Universities often provide scholarships to student-athletes, offering benefits similar to those listed here. Therefore, Dual Career and scholarships are considered similar for this purposes.
Used to describe student-athletes that are in the process of undertaking tertiary studies and training for elite sporting competition.
A programme that offers a variety of services to a student- athlete by their university during their time of study. Services assist them to balance the ability to train and compete whilst completing their academic pursuits. Can also be known as an Elite Athlete Programme, Scholarship Programme, Scholarship Scheme or Assistance Programme.
International University Sports Federation.
Support provided to astudent-athlete that is not cash but has a monetary value. Example: free gym membership. May also be known as in kind support.
National University Sports Federation.
Financial or non financial support provided to a student by a university or other stakeholder.
A student who is studying at a tertiary institution and who is also playing a sport at a sub elite or elite level.