Selection criteria:Contact the university
Application requirement details:Contact the university
Study level you are applying for:Postgraduate, Undergraduate
The Students' Union Talented Athlete Programme aims to support high performing student athletes to balance their university life whilst achieving their sporting potential.
The Talented Athlete Programme provides a comprehensive support package, allowing student athletes the opportunity to continue excelling in the sport they love, at the same time as studying for a world class degree at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Athletes looking to apply to be part of the Talented Athlete Programme must:
- Be studying full-time or part-time at QMUL
- Be competing in an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth sport, OR competing consistently at an exceptional level in a sport outside of these games which is recogonised in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
- Be recognised and be able to demonstrate clear evidence of their Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, NGB or professional representational pathway
Current offer:
Strength and Conditioning: Opportunity for Strength and Conditioning support from qualified coaches
Sports Therapy: Access to heavily discounted Sports Therapy treatment from our partners at UEL (University of East London)
Nutrition: Opportunity for nutritional support
Gym Access: Free gym membership allowing peak access to Qmotion Sport and Fitness Centre during the academic year
Dual Career Support: 1 to 1 support with a designated Dual Career Coordinator to ensure athletes are getting the most from the programme
Academic Flexibility: Opportunity to apply for academic flexibility when training or competition clashes may occur
Career Development: Career development workshops, to support and develop key employability skills
Performance Workshops: Access to wide range of performance workshops throughout the academic year
Kit: Free Surridge training kit
