Purpose In Italy, the training of sports workers was carried out through national sports federations (NSF), sports promotion bodies (SPB) and associated disciplines (AD) since there were no laws regarding specifc professional fgures on a par with other labor sectors. New and recent legislation stipulates that specifc training is the responsibility of universities, with the 3-year bachelor's degree program in Exercise and Sports Science (L22) for the cultural and scientifc profling of the new professional fgure of the basic kinesiologist. The study measures the perceptions and opinions that students have with respect to the training in their studies and also analyze any gaps in terms of knowledge and skills to be applied in the professional feld. Methods A questionnaire was administered to 30 students consisting of 15 questions divided into three sections: Sect. 1 of sample identifcation, Sect. 2 assessing perceptions on knowledge acquired, and Sect. 3 assessing perceptions on skills learned. A chi-square (χ2) analysis was performed to check for signifcant diferences. Results The results showed a diference of opinion. Although 84.2% of the sample thought highly of the training ofered, discordant data emerged on the knowledge and skills taught within the courses of study. Although this high percentage is convinced and entrusts their training to the university pathway, it is found that 19% have qualifcations issued by NSF, 4.8% by other and 1.6% by SPB. In addition there is signifcance P=.001 demonstrating liking with respect to the training received. Conclusion The basic kinesiologist is a key fgure within sports organizations, and university training is also considered positive by those trained by NSF, SPB, and AD.
Perceptions/opinions about the formation of the bachelor program in exercise and sports science by students aimed at the new professional profle of the basic kinesiologist
Raiola G
2024-01-01
Abstract
Purpose In Italy, the training of sports workers was carried out through national sports federations (NSF), sports promotion bodies (SPB) and associated disciplines (AD) since there were no laws regarding specifc professional fgures on a par with other labor sectors. New and recent legislation stipulates that specifc training is the responsibility of universities, with the 3-year bachelor's degree program in Exercise and Sports Science (L22) for the cultural and scientifc profling of the new professional fgure of the basic kinesiologist. The study measures the perceptions and opinions that students have with respect to the training in their studies and also analyze any gaps in terms of knowledge and skills to be applied in the professional feld. Methods A questionnaire was administered to 30 students consisting of 15 questions divided into three sections: Sect. 1 of sample identifcation, Sect. 2 assessing perceptions on knowledge acquired, and Sect. 3 assessing perceptions on skills learned. A chi-square (χ2) analysis was performed to check for signifcant diferences. Results The results showed a diference of opinion. Although 84.2% of the sample thought highly of the training ofered, discordant data emerged on the knowledge and skills taught within the courses of study. Although this high percentage is convinced and entrusts their training to the university pathway, it is found that 19% have qualifcations issued by NSF, 4.8% by other and 1.6% by SPB. In addition there is signifcance P=.001 demonstrating liking with respect to the training received. Conclusion The basic kinesiologist is a key fgure within sports organizations, and university training is also considered positive by those trained by NSF, SPB, and AD.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
