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Aspiring athletes managing sport, education, social, and family life: A scoping review

This scoping review considers the experiences of aspiring high school-aged athletes as they navigate the complexities of managing sport, education, social, and family life. The review synthesises existing literature on the decisions, barriers, facilitators, and support systems that influence aspiring athletes' pathways.

Citation:
Howard D, Jeftic I, Goods P, Jackson B, Fox-Harding C, et al. Aspiring athletes managing sport, education, social, and family life: A scoping review. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2025.

Keywords:
Athlete lifestyle; Athletic identity; Dual career; Student athlete and pre-elite athlete; Support systems

Abstract:
This scoping review considers the experiences of aspiring high school-aged athletes as they navigate the complexities of managing sport, education, social, and family life. The review synthesises existing literature on the decisions, barriers, facilitators, and support systems that influence aspiring athletes' pathways.