Exercise Science Student Views about Implementing Physical Activity with Older Adults: Implications for Experiential Learning

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  • Author(s): Laura A. Richardson; Susan Ramlo (ORCID Susan Ramlo (ORCID 0000-0003-1171-6509)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 2023 6(2):102-115.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      California State University. 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802. Tel: 301-243-3307; Web site: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      14
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Exercise; Career Readiness; Chronic Illness; Physical Activities; Older Adults; Student Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Experiential Learning; Allied Health Personnel; Physical Fitness; Job Skills; Skill Development; College Students
    • Accession Number:
      10.46787/elthe.v6i2.3585
    • ISSN:
      2474-3429
    • Abstract:
      Exercise science career readiness requires skills to implement therapeutic exercise with chronic disease patients. This study sought to expose students to experiential scenarios working directly with older adults. Q methodology, designed to scientifically explore viewpoints, along with the Q sort data collection was used to determine and describe students' views of their experiences. Researchers were interested in understanding students' perceived benefits and barriers to experiential learning. Students participated in five physical activity sessions working directly with older adults then completed the Q sort. The analyses revealed two distinctive student views about the experiential learning intervention: Clinical Practitioners and Fitness Practitioners. Both factors demonstrated consensus the learning opportunity was beneficial for clarifying students' career ambitions and strengthening their confidence working with older adults. Overall, the experiential learning intervention provided an opportunity for student implementation of exercise assessment and prescription skills in an authentic setting.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1422483