OCDC – Junior Athletes

Dual Career Support for Student-Athletes

The OCDC – Junior Athletes online course is designed to help young athletes successfully combine elite sport and education by developing a strong and sustainable dual career pathway. It raises awareness of the importance of balancing academic and sporting commitments while providing practical advice on managing training schedules, academic responsibilities, and personal well-being.

Certifiers:

Turkish Olympic Committee
Polish Olympic Committee
Olympic Committee of Slovenia - Association of Sports Federations
Lithuanian Olympic Committee
Hellenic Olympic Committee
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge

Course description

The OCDC online course for junior athletes offers a comprehensive and practical learning experience tailored to the needs of student-athletes aiming to pursue both academic success and elite sporting performance. The course provides in-depth guidance on how to effectively manage the dual demands of education and sport, equipping learners with essential skills that are critical for both their current development and their long-term future. Participants will explore a wide range of key topics, including:
  • Advanced time management techniques to balance training, competitions, and academic commitments
  • Strategies to cope with the mental and physical pressures associated with elite sport and education
  • Guidance on building a strong personal brand and identity as a young athlete
  • Accessing and utilising dual career support networks, including coaches, educators, and institutions
  • Developing career planning skills and preparing for life after sport
  • Enhancing transferable skills, such as communication, resilience, and adaptability, which are highly valued in the labour market
The course also encourages learners to take a proactive approach to their development by setting personal goals, reflecting on their progress, and exploring opportunities beyond sport. By the end of the programme, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to successfully manage a dual career in sport and education, while preparing for a smooth transition into future professional pathways. This course has been developed with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The content reflects the views of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Commission. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union

The OCDC online course for junior athletes offers a comprehensive and practical learning experience tailored to the needs of student-athletes aiming to pursue both academic success and elite sporting performance. The course provides in-depth guidance on how to effectively manage the dual demands of education and sport, equipping learners with essential skills that are critical for both their current development and their long-term future.

Participants will explore a wide range of key topics, including:

  • Advanced time management techniques to balance training, competitions, and academic commitments
  • Strategies to cope with the mental and physical pressures associated with elite sport and education
  • Guidance on building a strong personal brand and identity as a young athlete
  • Accessing and utilising dual career support networks, including coaches, educators, and institutions
  • Developing career planning skills and preparing for life after sport
  • Enhancing transferable skills, such as communication, resilience, and adaptability, which are highly valued in the labour market

The course also encourages learners to take a proactive approach to their development by setting personal goals, reflecting on their progress, and exploring opportunities beyond sport. By the end of the programme, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to successfully manage a dual career in sport and education, while preparing for a smooth transition into future professional pathways.

This course has been developed with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The content reflects the views of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Commission.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Co-funded by the European Union

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OCDC - Junior Athletes

Fee:

0

Instructors:

Abdullah DUMAN
 Gabriel MUJOLLARI
 Georgia PAPATHANASIOU
 Lena GABRŠČEK
 Luiza ZŁOTKOWSKA

Length

10 hours

Credits

1

Modules:

5

Languages:

TR | SL | PL | EL | EN
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