{"id":76,"date":"2020-04-28T09:51:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T09:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/enuapplyscience\/?p=76"},"modified":"2020-04-28T09:51:23","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T09:51:23","slug":"a-degree-designed-to-suit-the-needs-of-full-time-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/enuapplyscience\/2020\/04\/28\/a-degree-designed-to-suit-the-needs-of-full-time-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"A degree designed to suit the needs of full-time athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"

My name is Eoin Flemming and I am a full time international Judo player, fighting for Ireland, and I plan on competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games as well as the 2024 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

I chose to study at Edinburgh Napier University as it was the only university that offered a course that was designed to suit the needs of full-time athletes.<\/p>\n

The degree course<\/a> is online and is very flexible when it comes to sitting our modules. This is essential for me, as Judo is a full-on sport with no off season like other sports. I mostly train two or three times a day for six days a week, so knowing this degree is there and understands these demands is great. I was able to complete one recent assignment for university whilst I was on a five-week training camp in Japan. Having the flexibility to study and complete assignments from anywhere in the world is very helpful, especially as my sport requires me to travel a lot.<\/p>\n

Edinburgh Napier University has supported me tremendously. They are one of very few universities that truly understand the needs and demands placed on professional athletes<\/a>. The creation of the course is huge for people like me who want to get a degree without the normal time constraints of normal degrees. I understand the importance of having a degree and furthering my knowledge in today\u2019s society. I have to be prepared for what I am going to do after judo and this degree will give me greater opportunities for when that time comes. It is such a highlight to be given the opportunity to achieve this without it affecting my sports performance.<\/p>\n

I have already recommended the BA Business and Enterprise Sport<\/a> to some of my training partners as I feel this is the perfect course for athletes. The modules are specific to elite sport so I find them really interesting. I\u2019d absolutely encourage other athletes to do the course and enjoy the unique experience of studying whilst being an athletes. You will be opening new opportunities for yourself for life after sport. The university has plenty of support systems in place for us if you ever were to need any help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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