Using industry technology to enhance student learning experience for Sport and Exercise Science students
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Introduction/Background The use of digital health tools is increasing however there is a lack of evidence to support their use in practice (Keel et al., 2023), and even less evidence to highlight the tools’ potential in higher education settings. Professional accreditation standards, require sport and exercise science (SES) students to “critically analyse technology and apply appropriate digital practices” (ESSA, 2020). To date, there is no literature exploring the use of “TeamBuildr” software with iPads to prescribe and deliver exercise sessions for clients by students enrolled in a SES course. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to explore the use of industry technology for exercise prescription and subsequent exercise delivery by SES students. Methods Students who were enrolled in an exercise prescription and delivery subject were invited to complete an online Qualtrics survey which included open-ended questions surrounding previous use of the industry-based technology, the benefits, and barriers of using the technology, and if the students perceived the technology prepared themselves for working in the industry. Open-ended responses were thematically analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis. Results/Evaluation The participants (response rate: 16%) found the use of industry technology to be beneficial to their experience in the subject as the industry technology was ‘user-friendly’, and ‘relevant to their future careers’. The main barrier was the app not updating live as it does in the web version of the software. All participants agreed that the use of industry technology in class has prepared them for future employment e.g. “As most clinics apply the use of technology delivered programs over hardcopies or soon will in the future, iPad/technology literacy is a must.” Discussion While the response rate for the survey was low, the results are promising for the inclusion of industry technology for student learning experience and for workplace preparedness.
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Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators
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