Career development programs for athletes

Citation

Lavallee D, Gorely T, Lavallee R & Wylleman P (2001) Career development programs for athletes. In: Patton W & McMahon M (eds.) Career development programs: Preparation for lifelong career decision making. Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research Press, pp. 125-133. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.507132985947594

Abstract
This chapter focuses on career development programs for athletes. Following an introductory section, an overview of the existing career transition programs is provided including the Olympic Job Opportunities Program, Olympic Athlete Career Centre, and Athlete Career and Education Program. The authors then focus on research conducted on the perception of potential users of such programs. The chapter concludes with practical considerations in the provision of career development programs for athletes.