Journal
EUROPEAN SPORT MANAGEMENT QUARTERLY
Volume 21, Issue 1, Pages 134-151Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/16184742.2020.1725778
Keywords
dual careers of athletes; elite sport; talent development; support system; ecological approach
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- Erasmus Plus Sport Program [590476-EPP-1-2017-1-UK-SPO-SCP]
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This study aims to identify and classify different types of dual career development environments and outline key features of these environments. Results show that there are eight types of DCDEs with various approaches to supporting dual careers.
Research question. The last decade has seen an increase in empirical research associated with dual careers in sport, with a particular focus on understanding and developing individual characteristics which are important to ensure success in sports and education or a vocation. More recent work has, however, also identified the importance of environmental factors in ensuring successful dual career outcomes. The aims of this study, therefore, are to: (a) identify and classify the different types of dual career development environments (DCDEs) and (b) provide outlines of the key features of the environments identified. Research methods. To achieve these aims, this study adopted the procedure of initial documentary analysis, interviews with knowledgeable stakeholders, cross-case analysis, and researcher discussions across seven countries in Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom). Results and findings. Results highlighted that there are eight types of DCDEs - (a) sports-friendly schools, (b) elite sport schools/colleges, (c) professional and/or private club programs, (d) sport-friendly universities, (e) combined dual career systems, (f) national sports programs, (g) defense force programs and (h) players' union programs with a range of approaches to supporting dual careers.
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