Volume : 3, Issue : 3, MAR 2017

MOTIVATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO THE CHOICE OF THE BACHELOR COURSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

Ana Paula Branco Paula, Leandro Penna Ranieri, Jayter Silva Paula, Maria de Lourdes Veronese Rodrigues, Cristiano Roque Antunes Barreira

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to identify the motivations the led first- and second-year undergraduate students to enter the career of Physical Education and Sports and their expectations regarding the course and professional career. Method: A qualitative and quantitative approach was used, which consisted of two phases: the formation of focus groups followed by analysis of the topics raised and, on the basis of these, the elaboration, application and analysis of individualized structured questionnaires. Results: The greatest motivations observed were: previous involvement in sports practice, affinity for sports, and helping people/health promotion. The mean score for expectations about the course was 3.1, with first-year students showing significantly higher scores than second-year students regarding the following topics: need to opt for a specific area of the course (p=0.0294); expectations about the options in the area of activity (p=0.0012); and future financial reward (p=0.0243). Conclusion: Affinity for the area and previous experience with physical activities are the main motivators to choice physical education as a career.

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physical education (students), motivations, focus group.

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