Athletes Dual Career Survey 2012

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1 Athletes Dual Career Survey 2012 Results compared by country Finland Estonia Latvia

2 Respondents' background information

3 Amount of respondents Amount of respondents Finland Estonia Latvia

4 8 Gender 7 67 % 68 % % 32 % Woman Man Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

5 Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) % % 5 % % 2 % 1 % % 4 % % 8 % 5 % % 8 % % 9 % % 5 % % 6 % 13 % % 3 % 7 % % 5 % 8 % % 4 % 7 % % 5 % 5 % % 2 % 3 % % 5 % 4 % % 4 % 3 % % 2 % % 3 % 2 % % 2 % 1 % % 1 % 1 % % 2 % 1 % % 3 % 4 % % 1 % % % % % % % % % % 1 % % % % % % 1 % % % 1 % % Birth year

6 Average birth year Active Career ended Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

7 Sports career situation % 76 % 6 5 Active % 24 % Elite sports career ended Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

8 I am a disabled athlete % 99 % 97 % 8 6 Yes No 4 6 % 1 % 3 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

9 6 Highest level of education or training 53 % 5 49 % 4 35 % 33 % 3 Finland (N=638) 24 % Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 9 % 13 % 8 % 7 % 5 % 13 % 6 % 13 % 11 % Basic general education Vocational qualification General upper Bachelor s degree Master s degree secondary school education

10 8 Are you enrolled as a student at the moment? % 62 % 5 51 % 49 % % 38 % Yes No Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

11 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the level of your studies? 6 72 % 82 % Secondary education (upper general or vocational education) Tertiary (university level) education 3 28 % 18 % Finland (N=430) Estonia (N=102) Latvia (N=65)

12 7 Do you have a paid job at the moment? (Please note that this question does not concern your pay from sports) 6 59 % 5 44 % 49 % % 32 % 26 % 22 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 11 % 11 % 3 % 3 % 7 % I work full time I work part time I do not have a job at the moment I am looking for work.

13 8 7 6 Do you have a paid job at the moment? (Please note that this question does not concern your pay from sports) 63 % 61 % 72 % 63 % 71 % % 39 % I work full time I work part time 3 8 % 25 % 4 % Active / Finland (N=577) 18 % 2 % Career ended / Finland (N=61) 13 % 21 % 4 % Active / Estonia (N=138) 23 % 5 % Career ended / Estonia (N=61) 23 % 11 % 4 % Active / Latvia (N=80) 8 % 4 % 17 % Career ended / Latvia (N=25) I do not have a job at the moment I am looking for work.

14 20 On average, how much time (hours) do you spend on study/work related tasks in a week? (active athletes) Contact classes and work group Independent study 8 Work Finland (N=577) Estonia (N=61) Latvia (N=80)

15 What is your family/housing situation at the moment? 35 % % 3 28 % 25 % 24 % 24 % 23 % 15 % 17 % 17 % 15 % 14 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 5 % 8 % 8 % 7 % 6 % 5 % I live with my parents I live in a shared flat I live alone in my own flat I live with my spouse 1 % I live with my I live alone spouse and with my child/children child/children Other 2 %

16 4 35 % What was the financial status of your parents at the time you were 16 or under? 34 % 36 % 3 29 % 25 % 15 % 5 % 5 % 2 % 2 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 Low income 5 % 8 % 6 % 9 % 12 % 17 % Median income 16 % 14 % 13 % 21 % 11 % 13 % 9 % 3 % 6 % 4 % 2 % 7 % 6 % High income Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

17 45 % Estimate your parents' total annual gross (income before taxes) at the moment (Latvian currency converted into Euro) 4 35 % 3 39 % 38 % 35 % 32 % 27 % 25 % 17 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 15 % 11 % 13 % 13 % 12 % 11 % 5 % 2 % 2 % % 5 % 2 % 2 % 2 % 2 % 1 % I don't know

18 Sports related questions

19 5 45 % 4 35 % 35 % 43 % 41 % 46 % 39 % 36 % What is your sport? 3 25 % 18 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 15 % 14 % 5 % 5 % 4 % Team sport Individual sport, summer Individual sport, winter Other

20 4 35 % Team sport 35 % 3 25 % 15 % 21 % 16 % 16 % 13 % 7 % 17 % 16 % 19 % 6 % 14 % 12 % 19 % 7 % 23 % 12 % 13 % 12 % 7 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105) 5 % 2 % 2 % 2 %

21 Finland (N=224) Estonia (N=71) Latvia (N=41) Shooting 4 % 3 % Golf 1 % Archery 1 % Judo 5 % 6 % 10-pin bowling Canoeing 2 % 4 % 5 % Fencing 2 % Boxing 1 % 1 % Sailing 7 % 8 % Wrestling 6 % 4 % 7 % Weightlifting 1 % 1 % 2 % Cycling 2 % 6 % 24 % Table tennis 1 % Riding 1 % Rhythmic gymnastics 2 % 2 % Badminton 3 % Orienteering 5 % 18 % 2 % Squash Taekwondo 1 % 1 % 5 % Dancesport 1 % Apparatus gymnastics 3 % 2 % Powerlifting Tennis 1 % Swimming 7 % 8 % 2 % Diving 1 % Track and field 4 3 % 32 % Other 6 % 13 % 12 % Individual sport, Summer

22 45 % 4 Individual sport, Winter 4 35 % 3 29 % 25 % 25 % 15 % 5 % 17 % 11 % 9 % 3 % 14 % 12 % 4 % 8 % 3 % 11 % 9 % 9 % 9 % 6 % 3 % Finland (N=92) Estonia (N=35) Latvia (N=10)

23 What is the highest level that you have achieved in your sport? 45 % 4 35 % % 26 % 15 % 5 % 18 % 17 % 11 % 9 % 8 % 9 % 17 % 14 % 11 % 11 % 6 % 8 % 7 % 7 % 17 % 5 % 5 % 3 % 2 % 2 % Finland (N=638) Estonia (N=199) Latvia (N=105)

24 45 % 4 35 % 42 % Olympic or World Championship representation; highest placing? 32 % 37 % 3 25 % 15 % 15 % 19 % 14 % 17 % 12 % 15 % 22 % Finland (N=248) Estonia (N=49) Latvia (N=41) 6 % 5 %

25 On average, how much time do you spend on sports in a week? Active training, h/week Travelling and maintenance, h/week Finland (N=572) Estonia (N=138) Latvia (N=62)

26 In your opinion, what is the smallest amount of money that your need to cover your monthly expenses, such as sports, studies, housing and other living expenses, at the moment? (Latvian currency converted into Euro) Finland (N=531) Estonia (N=138) Latvia (N=62)

27 Finland Estonia Latvia N=638 N=199 N=105 Evaluate the following statements related to sports and civilian life on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1= I completely disagree, 5= I completely agree 1) My goals in sports are high and I am extremely motivated to reach them 4,54 4,39 4,39 2) The quality of my coaching is sufficiently high 3,93 3,49 3,86 3) In terms of quantity and quality, my training is at the level that makes it possible for me to reach the world top level 4) I have sufficient resources to cover the training, training camp and competition expenses caused by sports 3,71 3,28 3,26 2,97 2,63 2,64 5) My nutrition meets the requirements of elite sports 3,73 3,04 3,06 6) I sleep sufficiently and regularly in order to develop in an optimal manner as an athlete 3,83 3,64 3,56 7) My daily routine is balanced and supports my development as an athlete 3,12 3,46 3,39 8) The requirements of my civilian career do not prevent me from achieving my goals in sports 3,48 3,51 3,37 9) My parents, relatives and friends support me in my sports career 4,57 4,46 4,54 10) The financial support that I receive from the Olympic Committee, my sport federation, club and sponsors for the purpose of training and competitions is sufficient to cover the expenses caused by sports 2,39 2,36 2,71 11) I have succeeded in integrating my sports and civilian careers 3,61 3,12 3,06 12) I have sufficient means to cover my everyday expenses 3,26 3 2,71 13) My coaches take my civilian career into account when they plan my training 3,83 3,45 3,41 14) The requirements of my sports career do not prevent me from achieving the goals of my civilian career 3,33 3,18 2,96 15) I have sought help for the integration of my sports and civilian careers 2,24 2,15 2,38 16) I have received help for the integration of my sports and civilian careers 2,42 1,98 2,52 17) I have utilised the skills I have learnt in sports in my studies/work 4,07 3,88 3,73

28 Finland Estonia Latvia N=638 N=199 N=105 Estimate how important the following people have been as enablers of the integration of your sports and civilian careers on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1 = Not at all important, 5 = Extremely important Family 4,76 4,58 4,53 Coach 4,17 4,19 4,37 Study Counsellor 2,37 3,02 2,25 Career Counsellor 1,91 2,28 2,08 Manager 2,31 3,18 2,35 Teacher 2,54 2,69 2,68 Employer 2,72 3,34 2,87 Other 4,28 4 3,5

29 Finland Estonia Latvia N=638 N=199 N=105 Evaluate the following statements related to sports and civilian life on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1= I completely disagree, 5= I completely agree. I am able to adjust my studies to the requirements of sports in a flexible way I am studying in a field that really interests me 3,39 3,5 3,76 3,95 3,89 3,74 I would prefer starting studies after my sports career 2,46 2,23 1,7 My parents encourage me to study alongside my sports career 4,42 4,47 4,2 My coaches encourage me to study alongside my sports career 3,77 3,63 3,85

30 Athletes who have ended their sports careers

31 10 When did you end you sports career (year)? 9 89 % % % Earlier 16 % 21 % 8 % 3 % Finland (N=61) Estonia (N=59) Latvia (N=24)

32 45 % 4 Why did you end your sports career? 4 35 % 3 28 % 34 % 3 25 % 23 % 15 % 13 % 16 % 16 % 16 % 16 % Finland (N=61) Estonia (N=59) Latvia (N=24) 8 % 8 % 5 % 5 % 4 % 3 % I lost motivation in elite sports Injury Sports was not an economically viable option Lack of highquality coaching Focusing on the civilian career felt a sensible choice Other

33 % Was the decision to end your sports career % 84 % 6 5 your own choice? % due to external factor(s)/ compelling reasons? 16 % 16 % Finland (N=61) Estonia (N=59) Latvia (N=24)

34 7 After my sports career, I... (You can tick more than one choice) % 33 % 45 % 43 % 41 % Finland (N=61) 3 28 % Estonia (N=59) 23 % Latvia (N=24) 13 % 17 % 16 % 16 % 5 % 8 % I continued my studies I started studies I transferred to a career outside sports I transferred to a career in sports I am unemployed

35 9 8 After your decision to end your sports career, have you felt that you need support for career planning and life management? % 68 % 6 5 Yes 4 33 % 32 % No 3 Finland (N=61) Estonia (N=59) Latvia (N=24)

36 Finland Estonia Latvia N=61 N=59 N=24 How much help have you received from the following? 1-5 None / A lot Family 4,6 3,75 3,5 Coach 3,45 2,83 2,63 Other athletes 3,15 2,33 2,25 My sport federation 1,55 2,17 2 Olympic Committee 1,8 1,18 1,67 Other 3,6 2,25 1,5

37 7 6 Have you known how to ask for help if you have needed it? 63 % 58 % % 42 % Yes No Finland (N=19) Estonia (N=12) Latvia (N=8)