Dual career: athletic success and academic success among university athletes in Lima, Peru

• Autores: Reyes-Bossio, Mario, Malvaceda, Eli, Eguiguren-Morgan, Andrea, Cino-Barreda, Daniel, Garcia-Mas, Alejandro, Tutte-Vallarino, Verónica
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2026
• Institución: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2262
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.upc.edu.pe/index.php/docencia/article/view/2262
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Sport; university students; occupational success; athletes; sport psychology; Deporte; estudiante universitario; éxito profesional; deportista; psicología deportiva; Esportivo; estudante universitário; Êxito profissional; atleta; psicologia esportiva

Introduction: Developing both a university career and a sports career is a direct correlation that allows athletes to achieve a satisfying private life while maintaining health and well-being. Objective: To explore the perceptions of sports and academic success among student-athletes enrolled in Dual Career programs at a private university in Lima, Peru. Method: A qualitative study with a reflexive thematic analysis design was conducted. Through purposive sampling, a qualitative survey was administered to 412 student-athletes aged 18 to 22, all enrolled in a private university in Lima. Results: The findings indicate that, for student-athletes, success does not follow a single formula; rather, it is constructed personally and multidimensionally, integrating achievements, emotions, values, and purposes. Discussion: Dual career pathways emerge not only as a viable alternative but also as an enriching approach that enhances the holistic development of the student.