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Self-confidence and perceived importance of pre-arrival sport students at an English higher education institution: Exploring gender and programme of study differences

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Transitional issues into higher education (HE) are evident for all students with many encountering academic and social obstacles. Of particular importance is the need to understand the pre-entry confidence and perceived importance of students and move away from relying on exit metrics to dictate practice. Three hundred and sixty-eight first-year undergraduate sports students at a post-92 United Kingdom (UK) university completed a Pre-Arrival Survey. Findings highlight significant gender and programme of study differences in pre-arrival confidence and perceived importance. Practical implications are proposed to develop practice that supports with the integrating of student populations into HE and the continued learning of skills needed for a successful university education.

Source: Journal of Hospitality Leisure Sport & Tourism Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2025.100555

Authors: Angela Hibbs, Rick Hayman, Remco Polman

Institutions: Northumbria University, Federation University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,540