The University of Abertay Dundee contains upwards of twenty international-class athletes (senior and junior) in a range of sports from football and rugby to water-polo and gymnastics. As part of its policy to develop sport at all levels, the University has chosen to support these athletes in their quest for international success through the establishment of the Elite Athletes Development Programme.

The purpose of the Elite Athletes Development Programme is to enable students to perform at the highest level possible by providing them with the skills and expertise necessary to successfully incorporate a heavy load of training and competition whilst undertaking their academic programme.

The Programme targets five important areas which help determine sporting success, and which the athletes would not have had access to otherwise. These areas are:

1. Sports Psychology
2. Sports Nutrition
3. Lifestyle Management
4. Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy
5. Strength and Conditioning

The Programme also gives the athletes the opportunity to:

• Access the Sports Development Fund for travel and subsistence costs for competitions and training.
• Access excellent training and competition facilities in Dundee.
• Access to the Abertay Sports Injuries Centre.
• High levels of support from our internationally-experienced expert panel.
• A yearly programme tailored to the individual requirements of the athlete.

To be eligible for consideration for the Elite Athletes Development Programme, you will:

• Have excelled at least to junior international level (or equivalent) in your sport.
• Have fulfilled the normal academic requirements for either undergraduate or postgraduate entry.
• Be enthusiastically committed to representing the University of Abertay Dundee.
• Make satisfactory overall progress (both athletically and academically) towards having your place on the Programme renewed.

For further information, or if you'd like to apply for the Elite Athletes Development Programme, please fill out the online application form or contact:

Sports Development Officer
University of Abertay Dundee
The Sports Office Graham Building
Bell Street
Dundee, DD1 1HG
01382 308954
sport@abertay.ac.uk