The Academy Provincial Office is situated inside an academic institution, the Nelson Mandela University South Campus in Gqeberha, therefore the need for academic development is well-entrenched in the minds of athletes. So, the pursuit of excellence in the classroom is just as important as the pursuit of excellence on the sports field hence the Academy encourages all its athletes to fulfil their academic potential. Also, through our accredited service providers, the Academy assists athletes to meet the demands placed on them, both in the classroom and on the sports field. For those who are not undertaking in an academic qualification, they are encouraged to attend a variety of Short Courses and Short Learning Programmes so that they can function fully outside the world of sport.
Admittedly, not every athlete will complete at an elite level and those who do get to the top of their sport may only have short-lived careers. Thus, the Education and Training Programme endeavours to develop the athlete holistically. The Academy hopes that the day that an athlete stops competing in his or her sport will represent a career transition to another field and social network where he or she is able to pursue new dreams and ideas with confidence.