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Students’ perception of exercise and sport science undergraduate curriculum in Australia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this project is to determine students’ perception of EXSS undergraduate curriculum in Australia, including comparisons between career intention, year level, and graduation status. The top five rated units for importance identified (in order) were Exercise Prescription and Delivery; Functional Anatomy; Practicum/placement; Exercise Physiology, and; Advanced Exercise Prescription and Delivery, with the health/clinical-focussed career group rating some units higher than sport-focussed. These findings have important implications for leaders of Australian EXSS programs, and programs worldwide, in how they refine course content to engage and retain students.

Source: Journal of Hospitality Leisure Sport & Tourism Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2024.100534

Authors: Aden Kittel, Christopher John Stevens, Sharna Spittle, Riki Lindsay, Michael Spittle

Institutions: Deakin University, Victoria University, Southern Cross University, La Trobe University, Federation University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290