Academic Success Program (ASP): Sport
The Academic Success Program (ASP): Sport supports student athletes with their transition to university learning and competing at the varsity level. Get support meeting your goals in the classroom and in your sport! ASP-Sport gives you access to workshops to enhance your skills, a spot to study for student athletes staffed by upper year learning peers who can help with course specific content, one-on-one academic help with our program coordinator or a graduate student mentor, and a Student Athlete Mentorship Program.
If you want more information on ASP Sport including information on upcoming workshops, events and other resources, you can join our mailing list by signing up here.
Presentations and Sessions
Learning Development and Success Workshops
Our team of Learning Specialists offer several great hour-long workshops to help you build good study habits and learn new skills. Workshop details here.
Students who attend 4 workshops are eligible for the Certificate of Academic Engagement, and recognition on their co-curricular record.
You can also watch one of many pre-recorded presentations to enhance your learning. View the full list of pre-recorded presentations on a variety of topics.
Guided Practice on Time Management for Student Athletes
The following two videos give you instructions on how to incorporate time management strategies into your busy Student-Athlete schedule.
Time Management for Athletes - Part 1 of 2
Time Management for Athletes - Part 2 of 2
To complete the activities in the video you will need the following fillable PDFs:
Weekly Calendar
After completing the activity, if you would like to discuss your plan or get some feedback you can reach out to wlatimer@uwo.ca for assistance.
There are other asynchronous and live presentations available through Learning Development and Success that you might find helpful. More information on the presentations can be found here.
ASP-Sport Study Hub
Struggling with a tough course? The Sport Study Hub is here to help! Varsity athletes can access free, course-specific support and mentoring from trained peers who understand both academics and your athletic schedule.
What We Offer:
One-on-one help from Learning Peers who’ve earned 80%+ in their coursesSupport available in:
BMOS
Economics
General & Medical Sciences
Social Science
Health Science / Kinesiology
Get help understanding course material and improving your academic performance
When & Where:
Drop -In Support: Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Weldon Library - Community Room
New This Year - Book a 1:1 Appointment
Busy schedule? Request a one-on-one session that works around your classes and training.
Fill out the form here: Request a 1:1 Appointment
Once submitted, our ASP team will follow up to set up a time that fits your schedule.
Student Athletes can also make use of the Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre for course specific help and learning support.
Academic Check-Ins
Academic check-ins allow you to meet with Wendy Latimer, the Academic Success Program Coordinator or one of our trained Graduate Student Mentors to chat about your academic and sport goals, how the transition to university life has been so far, and what resources and services on campus are available to assist with your transition to university. If you have specific course-related concerns or learning strategies you'd like to work on, these can be discussed as well. For more information email Wendy at wlatimer@uwo.ca.
Western Athlete Study Zone
Student-Athlete Study Zone - Mondays @ 3 - 5PM
Need a quiet place to stay focused and study more efficiently? Join our Student-Athlete Study Zone, hosted by our Learning Peers.
Every Monday | 3:00–5:00 PM
AH 101 – Alumni Hall Main Level
We’ll be using the Pomodoro Study Technique - Two 30-minute focused, silent study sessions with short breaks in between to recharge!
Starting Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Come practice a simple and effective method where you study for 30 minutes of focused, silent work, followed by a 5-minute break! It helps improve concentration and prevents burnout.
Come boost your productivity in a supportive, distraction-free environment!
If you like this technique, we are offering additional Study Zones open to all students. Find more information about those dates and times here.
For Coaches
Workshops Tailored to your needs
A Learning Specialist or Graduate Mentor can visit your team, or organization to host workshops, information sessions and programming that fit your needs. Coaches, team captains, mental health leads can connect with us to request programming. Email learning@uwo.ca for more information.
Referrals
If a student discloses to you that they are struggling academically, our learning specialists would be happy to meet with them, to offer strategies and support. If you would like to refer a student, please email the ASP-Sport Coordinator (Wendy Latimer) at wlatimer@uwo.ca, and she can arrange a meeting with a learning specialist for your athlete as soon as possible.
Academic Check Ins
You can arrange for a learning specialist or Graduate Student Mentor to check in with you athletes at select times during the academic year. We’ll speak to them about any academic or course-related concerns they might have, and refer them to our services if necessary. If you’d like us to do academic check-ins with your team, please email the ASP-Sport Coordinator to coordinate.
