In today’s dynamic world, student-athletes face the challenge of balancing their academic pursuits with their athletic ambitions. Universities are the cornerstone of advanced learning and research. They focus on supporting graduate outcomes and strive for high levels of graduate employability. Having a Dual Career programme at your university will foster an environment where student-athletes can thrive academically, athletically and personally.
For university representatives, implementing a Dual Career program means recognising the importance of providing comprehensive support to student-athletes. This initiative not only helps them achieve excellence on the field and in the classroom but also enhances the university’s profile, attracts high-level students, and promotes a vibrant and active campus community.
Join us at FISU in championing the dual aspirations of student-athletes, and discover the transformative impact a well-structured Dual Career program can have on your university. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that empowers student-athletes to reach their full potential.
How to create a Dual Career programme
Minimum requirements for a Dual Career programme
These services are a great way to start/develop a programme.
Financial vs non financial support
There are two types of support a university can offer a student-athlete, financial and non financial support.
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Benefits of a Dual Career programme
A Dual Career programme is designed to support student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom
Services that can be offered as part of a Dual Career programme
The following outline services that can be offered to 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.