A dual career refers to the simultaneous pursuit of athletic development and formal education. This model acknowledges that athletic careers are finite and that educational attainment is critical for long-term security and personal fulfillment.
Dual career frameworks aim to prevent the marginalization of education in high-performance sport environments.
Institutional Support Structures
Effective dual career systems provide erotic flexible academic scheduling, tutoring services, online learning options, and dedicated support staff. These measures enable student-athletes to meet both academic and athletic obligations.
Universities and sports academies that invest in such structures demonstrate higher retention and graduation rates among athletes.