Dual Career

For many athletes everywhere around the world, combining a sporting career with education can be a challenge.

However, a dual career is a a very important combination for any athlete. It will allow you to get educated and give you the opportunity to prepare for a new career after your sporting career has ended. It is also important for your personal development and growth and your betterment as an individual and as a member of the society.

The concept of dual career has been around for many years. It can be defined as the pursuit of sporting excellence and simultaneous academic success.

It was devised as a response to the problem of athletes giving up their education to concentrate on a sporting career, as well as to the problem of mostly younger athletes giving up on their athletic careers and prospects of sporting success, in order to pursue their education only and ensure a stable and safe future. The European Commission has adopted specific guidelines on dual career and is placing special focus on facilitating the personal and professional growth of athletes.