Journal of Hospitality Leisure Sport & Tourism Education最新文献

This study aims to analyze the backgrounds of the entrepreneurial behaviors of university students of the Degree of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (DPASS), taking into account the differences based on sex, the existence of an enterprising family member and the socioeconomic level. Data was collected using an online survey with 181 third and fourth course DPASS students (127 men and 54 women). The results indicate that the sex and socioeconomic level do not influence entrepreneurial intention, while the existence of a family member close to the entrepreneurial community does influence it. From the University itself, spaces for knowledge and/or encounter of entrepreneurial subjects should be promoted that allow students to have close to them and to know of clear examples of entrepreneurship that can extrapolate their concerns, experiences and/or help them in the beginning of the business adventure.

This study evaluated how tourism and hospitality students' perceptions of how they utilize sharing economic platforms enhance their learning and change the values and attitudes of sustainability. A total of 567 students participated in this study, and a multiple mediation-moderation approach was adopted. In the mediation effects, the results show that sharing an economic platform as a foundational attribute indirectly influences students' values and attitudes via sustainable behaviour development (e.g., innovative, supportive and eco-behaviour). Furthermore, in the moderation effects, digital learning is a critical moderating factor that influences sustainable behaviour to students’ effort expectancy and values for sustainability.

Higher education tourism programmes (HETP) must prepare future professionals to satisfy the needs of people with special needs (PwSN). This paper evaluates whether the skills needed to work with this market are being provided by Portuguese HETP. A triangulation of methods is used to accomplish this aim. A content analysis of Portuguese HETP curricula, a questionnaire survey and two focus groups with Portuguese HETP directors were undertaken. Results show that directors recognized the relevance of providing students with skills to work with this market, despite revealing difficulties in including accessible tourism contents in their programmes.

As event planning degree programs and courses continue to grow in popularity (Lamond & Platt, 2016), educators and scholars advocate for curriculum that complements the teaching of vocational skills with the study of theoretical and contextual material (Getz, 2002; Whitelaw & Wrathall, 2015). Incorporating perspectives from the field of critical event studies (CES) can help students better understand the societal impact of their operational decision making. This paper provides a case study of a group assignment that uses CES perspectives to examine critical issues in the industry. Students were able to make connections between topics, discuss the complexity of the issues, and consider next steps they could take as event planners. The majority of students felt that, in particular, the jigsaw style of presentations facilitated this kind of learning.

This timely paper explores the future of tourism and vocational career in the Covid-19 period from the perspective of undergraduate tourism students. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 students majoring in tourism faculty departments following the qualitative methodology. The findings demonstrate that vocational development and career planning in the Covid-19 era and the future of tourism are the main dimensions identifying students’ perspectives. The vocational and psychological pandemic effects are shaping the future career decisions of students. Furthermore, the future of tourism includes the elements related to tourist expectations and behaviours and trends in the (post-)viral tourism.

The possible links between attendance and grades in higher education has been well researched, though less so within blended learning, or within sport and exercise science (SES) cohorts. This study explored the relationships between attendance, online course activity time, and the grades of SES cohorts during blended learning, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, both attendance and online course activity time were moderately (r_s = 0.43, p < 0.05) and strongly (r_s = 0.60; p < 0.05) correlated with grades. Monitoring online activity time may aid in the identification and management of students that are ‘at risk’ of achieving poor grades.

Contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda is vital for ensuring the future of our society. The sports sector presents opportunities through entrepreneurship to contribute to them. However, little is known about how Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (PASS) students through university education could develop a sustainable mindset to be an entrepreneur. This research analyzes the conditions that generate high and low levels of sustainable entrepreneurial intentions in PASS students. The sample comprises 374 PASS students, with a mean age of 20.80 years (SD = 3.19). A structured questionnaire was administered. The results indicate that it is essential that PASS students perceive themselves as capable of creating and managing a sustainable business efficiently (condition present in all solutions). In addition, they should possess high levels of social and civic values (most explanatory solution: 47% of cases). Besides, is important that they have a positive attitude towards sustainable entrepreneurship and they feel supported by their immediate environment (second most explanatory solution: 36% of cases). Finally, some practical implications for encouraging sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of PASS students are presented.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport for older adults in the United States. This study explored the impact exerted by service learning experiences on the mental health and ageist attitudes of undergraduates, as well as their stances on civic engagement. The study was conducted over five consecutive semesters between 2014 and 2016, with participants comprising 211 students enrolled in an event management course offered by a tourism department. All participating students were engaged in community-based service learning projects. Their service learning experiences were found to be associated with superior mental health and increased civic responsibility. The hosting of pickleball competitions for older adults by the undergraduate participants also possibly improved their mental health and reduced their ageism.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the majority of higher education programs were delivered online and programs involving practical sessions were unable to deliver these activities on campus. This study explores the perspectives of students and staff from the sport department at a United Kingdom (UK) university. Undergraduate students (N = 21) and members of staff (N = 10) who taught on the same programs took part in online focus groups and one-to-one semi-structured interviews respectively. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes from the qualitative data. These themes are discussed in the context of pedagogical research and future practical recommendations.

The purpose of this study was to explore how students experienced the #EventCanvas methodology as part of an undergraduate, event management course incorporating the Event Design Collective, Young Professional Program at a public university in the United States. The #EventCanvas radically shifts the common routine of event planners and intentionally breaks the practice of jumping into event execution details such as the venue, décor, entertainment, etc. This study aimed to identify student's perceptions of event design practices pre and post course completion as compared to current scholarship in event management and examine students change in behavior. This research is of interest to both academic and industry partners focused on changing the event design landscape and developing the necessary knowledge and skills for successful student integration into the event management sector.