Identifying factors affecting work-integrated learning opportunities in exercise science and exercise physiology

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Buchan, Jena, Pitcher, Christian Andrew, Pascoe, Deborah, McGowan, Courtney, Clanchy, Kelly and Sealey, Rebecca. (2023). Identifying factors affecting work-integrated learning opportunities in exercise science and exercise physiology. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 24(2), pp. 241-259.
AuthorsBuchan, Jena, Pitcher, Christian Andrew, Pascoe, Deborah, McGowan, Courtney, Clanchy, Kelly and Sealey, Rebecca
Abstract

Support from industry professionals is essential to meet the increasing demand for high-quality work-integrated learning (WIL) that forms a core component of university curriculum in various health professions. This qualitative study used an online survey to investigate the current landscape of exercise science and physiology WIL opportunities in Australia, building from a previous 2013 study. Factors were identified from 76 practicum supervisors that restrict and promote willingness to provide WIL opportunities, with recommendations made on how to better support and engage current and future supervisors. Fifteen factors were identified that influenced supervisor WIL engagement, with four factors reported as ‘promote’, six factors reported as ‘restrict’ and five factors identified as promoting and restricting. Using these findings, recommendations were made around five key issues related to supporting sustainable, engaging future WIL opportunities. An update was also provided on status of recommendations resulting from the 2013 research and remaining areas for action.

Keywordsstudent placement; supervision; work-integrated learning; health professions; exercise
Year01 Jan 2023
JournalInternational Journal of Work-Integrated Learning
Journal citation24 (2), pp. 241-259
PublisherInternational Journal of Work-Integrated Learning
ISSN2538-1032
Web address (URL)https://www.proquest.com/docview/2807665775/abstract/93C6D01E300D4FF9PQ/1?accountid=8194&sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals
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Page range241-259
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Deposited16 Aug 2024
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