Benefits of Dual-Career Support for Expatriate Spouses

KATHARINA SILBERBAUER

doi:10.20472/bm.2015.3.2.005

Facilitating Sports and University Study: The Case of a Dual Career Development Environment in Sweden

Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/cssep.2020-0011 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 95-107

Author(s):

Lukas Linnér ◽

Natalia Stambulova ◽

Louise Kamuk Storm ◽

Andreas Kuettel ◽

Kristoffer Henriksen

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Dual Career ◽

Development Environment ◽

Career Support ◽

Whole Person ◽

Support Team ◽

Performance Development

This case study of a dual career development environment (DCDE) was informed by the holistic ecological approach (HEA) and aimed at (a) providing a holistic description of a DCDE at university level in Sweden and (b) investigating the perceived factors influencing the environment’s effectiveness in facilitating the development of student-athletes. The authors blended in situ observations, interviews, and document analysis to explore the case, and HEA-informed working models were transformed into empirical models summarizing the case. Findings show a well-coordinated DCDE with the key role of coaches in daily dual career support and how efforts were integrated through a dual career-support team sharing a philosophy of facilitating healthy performance development and life balance, with a whole-person and empowerment approach. This study adds to the literature by identifying features of a successful DCDE, and insights from the case can be useful for practitioners in their quest to optimize their DCDEs and support.

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The Experience of Dual Career through Slovak Athletes’ Eyes

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research ◽

10.1515/pcssr-2015-0005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 66 (1) ◽

pp. 53-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Kristina Geraniosova ◽

Noora Ronkainen

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Decision Making ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Career Development ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Dual Career ◽

Science Students ◽

Career Support ◽

Sport Science ◽

Athletic Career

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine how Slovak athletes experience dual career (the combination of an athletic career with education and/or work). The study strived to gain an understanding of the athletes’ attitudes towards education as well as perceived difficulties and supporting elements in pursuing dual career. Five athletes were interviewed once for approx. 105 min. The interviews and data analysis were based on Intepretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the interviews were focused on their experience in combining an athletic career with education or work. The athletes experienced dual career as manageable as long as they were assisted by at least simple supportive structures and provided flexible arrangements. Peers had played an important role in athletes’ decision-making concerning dual career and in providing social support when facing challenges within dual career. The teachers’ prejudice against the athletes based on their athletic role and the lack of dual career structures appeared to be significant deficiencies in dual career support. Finally, the analysis revealed the negative perception of athletes and sport science students by educational representatives. This perception may be a hurdle to be overcome in future dual career development.

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Dual Career Support Activities of High-Performance Students-Athletes in the Project “More than Gold”

10.22364/htqe.2021.90 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ilvis Abelkalns ◽

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Laura Capranica ◽

Mojca Doupona ◽

Anda Paegle ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

High Performance ◽

Academic Staff ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Dual Career ◽

Long Distance ◽

Career Support ◽

Support Provision ◽

The University ◽

Academic Year

One of the European Union’s (EU) priorities in sports is the holistic development of athletes through combining high-performance sports with higher education. Within the ERASMUS+Sport Collaborative Partnership “More than Gold” (MTG, 603346-EPP-1-2018-1-LV-SPO-SCP), the aim of the empirical research was to clarify and analyse the opinions of high-performance athletes of five Member States on the opportunities for Dual Career (DC) implementation as well as support provision for high-performance athletes within their DC implementation. Survey as the research method was chosen applying questionnaire, interview and focus-group discussion as data collection methods. The research sample included in this work comprised 284 athletes. The data obtained revealed the challenges related to overlapping schedules, long distance from the university to the training venue, and the lack of understanding and flexibility from the academic staff, which was especially challenging in the first academic year. The respondents appreciated the support of DC tutors. Finally, the opinion of experts allowed to identify 9 aspects to be implemented within the DC perspective (e. g., access to educational facilities, tutorship, psychological support). Findings urge to implement DC programmes at higher education institutions (HEIs) comprising DC guidance, flexible study and training schedules, customized curricula, distance learning, proximity of training facilities and sports services, psychological and career support services tailored for elite-athletes. Therefore, the More Than Gold Guidelines for HEIs are crucial for the development of the European DC culture.

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Elite youth sport policy and dual career support services in fifteen countries

Routledge Handbook of Youth Sport ◽

10.4324/9780203795002-62 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 551-564

Keyword(s):

Support Services ◽

Youth Sport ◽

Dual Career ◽

Career Support ◽

Sport Policy

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Taxonomía de Entornos Desarrolladores de Carrera Dual en España (A Taxonomy of Dual Career Development Environments in Spain)

Cultura_Ciencia_Deporte ◽

10.12800/ccd.v16i47.1624 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (47) ◽

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

High Performance ◽

Student Athletes ◽

National Level ◽

Dual Career ◽

Support Providers ◽

Career Support ◽

Assistance Programs ◽

Sports Clubs ◽

Dual Careers

Este trabajo tiene por objetivo proponer una taxonomía nacional a través de la identificación y clasificación de los entornos desarrolladores de carrera dual en España. A partir de los resultados del proyecto Erasmus+ Ecology of Dual Careers se ha realizado un análisis documental de los entornos que promueven la carrera dual a nivel nacional, así como una verificación y un análisis de sus características y necesidades a través del trabajo con asesoras1 de carrera dual de estos entornos. Los resultados sugieren la existencia de tres macrosistemas: (a) centros deportivos públicos, (b) clubes deportivos privados, y (c) centros educativos. Los centros deportivos públicos incluyen centros de alto rendimiento y de tecnificación deportiva. Los clubes deportivos privados incluyen clubes de alto rendimiento profesionales y amateurs, especializados y multideportivos. Por último, los centros educativos incluyen institutos y universidades. Cada uno de estos sistemas ofrece distintos programas de asistencia a la carrera dual. La figura de la asesora se repite en gran parte de los entornos, así como la oferta fija de servicios. Los programas de asistencia abarcan, en su gran mayoría, a estudiantes-deportistas que se encuentran en las mismas etapas de desarrollo a nivel deportivo (i.e., junior) y académico/profesional (i.e., educación secundaria). Como elementos que cabría mejorar, debería trabajarse para aumentar los entornos que promuevan la compaginación de deporte y trabajo, así como también extender este ejercicio a estudiantes-deportistas que representen poblaciones vulnerables (e.g., deportistas con discapacidad). === This work proposes a national taxonomy through the identification and classification of dual career development environments in Spain. Based on the results of the Erasmus+ Ecology of Dual Careers project, a documentary analysis of the environments that promote dual careers at a national level has been carried out, as well as a verification and analysis of their characteristics and needs through work with dual career support providers. The results suggest the existence of three macrosystems: (a) public sports centres, (b) private sport clubs, and (c) educational centres. Public sport centres include high performance and sport technification centres. Private sports clubs include professional and amateur high-performance clubs, specialized and multi-sports. Finally, educational centres include institutes and universities. Each of these systems offers different dual career assistance programs. The figure of the support provider is repeated in a large part of the environments, as well as the fixed offer of services. The dual career assistance programs cover, for the most part, student-athletes who are in the same sport’s development stages (i.e., junior) and academic/professional levels (i.e., secondary education). As elements for improvement, there is a lack of environments that promote the combination of sports and work, as well as extending this exercise to student-athletes who represent vulnerable populations (e.g., athletes with disabilities).

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High performance Athletes dual career support opportunities in the context of the European Union

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2013vol2.607 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 517

Author(s):

Ilvis Ābeļkalns

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Support System ◽

High Performance ◽

Dual Career ◽

The European Union ◽

Career Support ◽

Entrance Exams ◽

E Learning ◽

The Uk ◽

Study Plan

This article aims to provide an overview of high performance athletes - students dual-career support opportunities in the European Union, in order to create dual career support system in Latvia. The paper provides an explanation of terms, and analyzes the UK, Ireland, Germany, Belgium and other countries' experience in the dual career. In the process is created a comparative overview of the possibilities for support in several European countries. High-performance athletes main types of support are flexible exam schedule, individual study plan, consultations with lecturers, distance learning studies (e-learning), the mentor's advice, and reduced requirements for entrance exams. In Latvia there is not created united support system, each university tries to find support for their athletes at their own discretion.

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