Our Performance Lifestyle Programme is designed to help Strathclyde sports scholars excel within both sport and academia. With dedicated support from our Performance Lifestyle Adviser, you’ll receive tailored guidance to balance your academic, sporting and personal commitments. Here’s what you can expect:

Academic Flexibility

• Assistance with managing class or assessment schedules to accommodate training, competitions, and travel
• Support for alternative arrangements for exams when competing or recovering from injury
• Guidance on adjusting study loads, including transitioning to part-time study or taking a pause for major events like the Olympics or Commonwealth Games
• Negotiating placement terms to minimise sporting impact 

Career Planning and Personal Development

• Collaboration with the University’s Careers Team to connect you with part-time jobs, internships, and graduate opportunities
• Help in planning for life after sport, ensuring a smooth transition into your professional career
• Enhance professional skills and graduate employability

Transition Support

• Guidance during significant milestones, such as progressing from junior to senior levels or signing professional contracts
• Personalised plans to navigate the demands of elite sports while pursuing your education

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Close collaboration with our sport psychology team to ensure access to mental health and wellbeing resources.
• Regular check-ins to support your overall development and maintain your wellbeing throughout your academic and sporting journey.

At Strathclyde, we’re committed to empowering you to achieve your dual career aspirations, ensuring you thrive in every aspect of your life. Join us and unlock your potential with world-class support!