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The building up of professional aptitudes through university service-learning's methodology in sciences of physical activity and sports.

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Title: The building up of professional aptitudes through university service-learning's methodology in sciences of physical activity and sports.
Authors: García-Rico, Luis1 luis.garciarico@gmail.com, Santos-Pastor, M. Luisa1 marisa.santos@uam.es, Martínez-Muñoz, L. Fernando1 f.martinez@uam.es, Ruiz-Montero, Pedro Jesús2 pedrorumo@ugr.es
Source: Teaching & Teacher Education. Sep2021, Vol. 105, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subject Terms: *Professional education, *Physical education, *Vocational guidance, *Physical sciences education in universities & colleges, *Higher education
Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of University Service-Learning on professional learning of Physical Activity and Sport students. The research has been carried out following a qualitative methodology, specifically through case studies. The results obtained show how University Service-Learning has a positive impact on the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of educational ends and values of the Physical Activity and Sport. Therefore, it is concluded that the University Service-Learning in Physical Activity and Sport has positive effects on the development of professional teaching competences, especially on a more precise learning of teaching knowledge. • Mutual learning between students and vulnerable group helps their future professional skill. • To offer a service to vulnerable group contributes to consolidate pedagogical knowledge of Physical Activity. • Service-learning sensitizes students about their social environment and their needs. • University service-learning generates notable effects in the professional learning of the students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of University Service-Learning on professional learning of Physical Activity and Sport students. The research has been carried out following a qualitative methodology, specifically through case studies. The results obtained show how University Service-Learning has a positive impact on the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of educational ends and values of the Physical Activity and Sport. Therefore, it is concluded that the University Service-Learning in Physical Activity and Sport has positive effects on the development of professional teaching competences, especially on a more precise learning of teaching knowledge. • Mutual learning between students and vulnerable group helps their future professional skill. • To offer a service to vulnerable group contributes to consolidate pedagogical knowledge of Physical Activity. • Service-learning sensitizes students about their social environment and their needs. • University service-learning generates notable effects in the professional learning of the students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:0742051X
DOI:10.1016/j.tate.2021.103402