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“I need more training”: Insights on education and training available for sport social workers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As a new arena in the field, there exists limited knowledge about the available education and training opportunities within the sport social work field. The current study was designed to better understand the learning opportunities utilized by sport social workers to practice competently within the field. A 22-item online questionnaire was administered to the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS) email listserv. A total of 84 participants completed the survey. Results highlight the gaps in the existing opportunities for sport social workers and the format, delivery, topics, and content of trainings that would be most helpful in the future. Identifying existing gaps and opportunities for improvements in the future allows for an expanded field and increased opportunities for competent social work practice.

Source: Sport Social Work Journal

DOI: 10.33043/c3zzq36a

Authors: Erica Magier, Tarkington Newman, Carlyn Kimiecik, Lauren Beasley, Lauren Shute, Katlin Okamoto, Anita Tucker

Institutions: Temple University, University of Kentucky, Miami University, Louisiana State University, University of New Hampshire

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408424698

FWCI: 1.791

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