PPF suggested courses

There are hundreds of education courses that athletes can study while they are still playing professionally.

Rugby League Cares strongly recommends that players engage with their Player Welfare Manager for tailored advice.

In the meantime, here are some popular areas that sportspeople choose to study, according to the Professional Players Federation (PPF).

The information also contains details of some good free courses for each area, mostly provided by the Open University, to get you started.

The transition out of elite competitive sport can be incredibly challenging, but it could also present you with exciting new opportunities for personal growth.

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"Studying while playing was difficult but being at a club which had a partnership with Warrington Collegiate made it manageable. It's absolutely essential you put the hours in after, and even before training to work on your post-rugby career. When you do get a job outside Rugby League you won't have as much free time so make the most of it"

- ex-St Helens, Wigan, Wakefield, Hull KR player Stuart Howarth

PPF suggested courses

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