摘要：Multitude of different studies confirmed that it is rarely possible to combine higher education and sport successfully without some level of flexibility in educational programmes. Some of the European countries and its universities have adjusted entry requirements that offer flexible arrangements and support systems for student athletes. The main purpose of this paper is to consider the role of universities in balancing athletic performance and education of student-athletes. The support services to the student- athletes at university generally include some of the following measures: flexible timetabling and permission for absence at training/competition, unlimited student status, distance learning and e-learning programmes, individual tutor support and monitoring, etc.. According to the best practices in Europe, we have proposed the list of the Guidelines for promoting dual career in educational institution that have been adjusted towards universities' abilities and student-athletes needs in this region
关键词：higher education; support for athletes; guidelines; best practices
