Experts in Sport

E17 - ‘Support, develop, empower’ - the dual-career journey of an athlete

July 17, 2020 Loughborough University Season 1 Episode 17
Experts in Sport
E17 - ‘Support, develop, empower’ - the dual-career journey of an athlete
Show Notes

Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Emily Cartigny (research associate for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) and Simon Wombwell (Education and Development Manager at Loughborough University) to discuss the pros and cons within a dual-career, how the delivery of educational tools have had to be adapted during the lockdown period, and the importance of providing on-going support to the individual, with a particular focus on psychology and lifestyle.