‘Academic periodization’: using approaches from elite sport to benefit early career academics

摘要

Workinginacademiacanbeapleasureandaprivilege.Benefitsofthisroleincludehighlevelsofmentalstimulation,the pursuit of new knowledge and understanding, opportunities to nurture engaged students, and the study ofinteresting topics. Indeed, the work of many academics overlaps with a natural interest which can blur the linebetween leisure-time activities and employment. Nevertheless, many challenges and difficulties also exist in aclimate of substantial pressures, demands and responsibilities. These pressures may be enhanced in the experiencesof early career academics as staff try to balance a variety of new responsibilities, including teaching, research andadministrative roles.