Colorado Swimmer and Two-Time US National Champion Awarded AISTS Athlete Scholarship
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Swimming team member and two-time national champion, Christine Jennings was today awarded the AISTS Athlete scholarship by the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS).
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The scholarship for professional athletes will fund half the tuition fee of the 14-month AISTS Master of Sports Administration, which takes place in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne, Switzerland each year.
A Boulder, Colorado native and Open Water 10K specialist, Christine has represented the US since 2008, including at the FINA World Championships and Pan American Championships, gaining gold at the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships.
The 28 year old will be commencing the Masters program in January 2016, joining an international class of fellow aspiring sports managers.
"I am most excited about the opportunity to learn in an environment conducive to sport with the added experience that the teachers and students from across the world will bring to the table," says Christine.
Ranked among the world's top sports management programs, the AISTS Master of Sports Administration attracts individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including athletes seeking a transition or dual career.
"It was a competitive field this year," says AISTS Executive Director, Dr Claude Stricker. "However, it was Christine's impressive record in swimming together with her work in promoting safety in the sport for athletes that thoroughly convinced the Scholarship Selection Committee."
About AISTS
The AISTS was founded in 2000 by the International Olympic Committee and leading Swiss institutions and universities.
Graduates of the 14-month Master of Sports Administration go on to pursue careers with sports organisations, such as the International Olympic Committee, international sports federations, and sport agencies.
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