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Podcast: Physical Activity Researcher
Episode: Young Athletes at the Crossroads: Career Adaptability in a Competitive Environment - Aku Nikander (Pt 1) - Meaningful Sport Series
Description: Welcome to a new episode of the Meaningful Sport Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the world of young athletes and explore how they navigate the challenges of building both their sporting careers and their education. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Aku Nikander, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, whose research focuses on athletes' dual careers, career development, adaptability, and organisational culture. We'll be discussing topics such as career construction in sport and education, gender perspectives, and the role of environment in shaping young athletes' aspirations. As a researcher and a coach with ex...