A Holistic Vision of the Academic and Sports Development of Elite Spanish Track and Field Athletes.
Eva Asensio CastañedaRafael Manuel NavarroJosé L ChamorroJonathan Ospina-BetancurtPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)
This study shows that, to overcome dual-career barriers, athletes are resourceful if social support is provided at both the micro (coaches, families, etc.) and macro (political and educational institutions) levels. It also shows that pursuing an academic career can help in alleviating inherent tensions to athletic life and in finding personal balance.