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The impact of engagement in sport on graduate employability

This report presents the findings of research commissioned by British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and unde... Show more
This report presents the findings of research commissioned by British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and undertaken by the Sport Industry Research Centre from March to June 2013. The purpose of this research is to provide evidence of the value of sport on graduate employability. Engagement in sport is considered to include: participation, competition, volunteering, leading activities, and coaching. To deliver the research, [the authors] have sought the views of graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines, graduate employers and senior executives of UK universities. Whilst those involved in sport in the higher education sector believe that engagement in sport has a positive impact on a student's employability, for example the development of team working and leadership skills, the evidence is largely anecdotal. There is both an opportunity and strategic need for sport in higher education to demonstrate its role and value.
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Authors: Allen, Kerry; Bullough, Steve; Cole, Doug; Shibli, Simon ... [+] Show more

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Students; Culture and society; Employment ... [+] Show more