"Rec Sports Was So Good For Me": How College Graduates Developed Marketable Skills As Recreational Sports Student Employees
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-7-2023
School
Education
Abstract
Although involvement in recreational sports has been found to be beneficial for college students, sparse research has explored how recreational sports student employment has benefitted college graduates who are now active in the professional workforce. Filling this critical gap, this study explored how former recreational sports student employees (n = 10) developed marketable skills and increased their career readiness and professional capabilities. Findings suggest graduates did develop marketable skills that they regularly use as professionals, including interpersonal communication, teamwork and leadership, organization, and cross-cultural competency. Implications for research and recreational sports administration are addressed.
Publication Title
Recreational Sports Journal
Recommended Citation
Burnett, C. A.,
Taylor, Z.
(2023). "Rec Sports Was So Good For Me": How College Graduates Developed Marketable Skills As Recreational Sports Student Employees. Recreational Sports Journal.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/21375