Institute of Sport Athlete Support Programme
There are many challenges you will face through your athletic life. Work in athlete development can help to provide you with the skills to cope with the various transitions you may encounter. This work will leave you better able to blend your sport with the other important elements of your life.
There are various factors to consider when looking at creating a balanced environment with a view to maximising your ability to fulfil your potential:
- Education
- Competition
- Family
- Training
- Social
- Etc
One of the main elements that affect a developing athlete's life is education and the ability to combine this with your sport. Education may take many forms through different stages of your life.
Secondary School:
- Junior Certificate / GCSE's
- Transition Year
- Leaving Certificate / A or O Levels
- Repeat Leaving Certificate
Third Level:
- Course Selection
- Institution Selection
Vocational Training:
- Course Selection
- Institution Selection
Post - Graduate Study
- Course selection at various levels
Institute of Sport Athlete Support Programme 2010 - 2011
The aim of the Institute of Sport Athlete Support Programme is to provide an environment in which elite athletes can combine their international sporting career with their education in a way that allows them to achieve their potential in both fields. The main thrust of this support, with our partners, is around the area of third level education.
A limited number of places on the programme are available in any given year. Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting potential (based on carding level and an endorsement / verbal reference from coach or performance director)
- Ability to achieve academic potential (based on current academic qualifications or performance)
- Commitment to both academic and sporting excellence (based on endorsements / references and the athletes personal statement)
Eligibility
Who should apply?
If you are currently studying at home or abroad and are likely to be studying next year then you should apply for the support the programme offers. If you are doing your leaving certificate or equivalent exams and it is a possibility that you will be studying next year then you should apply, even if you don't know what course you are likely to be on.
Athletes eligible for the ISASP are:
Carded athletes - athletes on the ISC International Carding Scheme
Scope
ISASP will facilitate athletic and academic development by addressing the following:
- Combined sport and academic career planning
- Student-athlete academic counselling support
- Tuition fees for part-time and postgraduate study
- Access to training facilities
- Development of performance lifestyle skills
How to apply
To apply you need to read the guidelines in full and complete the application form and planners. You can download all of these by clicking on the documents below:
Please note that the closing date for these applications is June 4th 2010.
No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Institute of Sport Athlete Support Programme Application Form & Guidelines (Word 2007 Version)
Institute of Sport Athlete'29) Host: admin.irishsportscouon Form & Guidelines (Word 2003 Version)
Athlete Planning Document
Athlete Planning Document (Excel 2003 Version)
Application Form Checklist
Application Form Checklist (Word 2003 Version)
Please note those operating on older systems may have to open the 2003 versions of the documents. All three documents need to be submitted to complete your application.
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