Research on Service-Learning in Physical Activity and Sport: Where We Have Been, Where We Are, Where We Are Going

Higher education is under constant transformation through the use of new pedagogical models such as university service-learning (SL). Indeed, there has been an exponential uptake of university SL, among others, in the field of physical activity and sport (PAS) along with research examining these pra...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-05, Vol.19 (11), p.6362
Main Authors: Francisco-Garcés, Xavier, Salvador-Garcia, Celina, Maravé-Vivas, María, Chiva-Bartoll, Oscar, Santos-Pastor, María Luisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data collection
Design
Diaries
Education
Exercise
Higher education
Humans
Learning
Longitudinal studies
Paradigms
Pedagogy
Physical activity
Physical education
Research methodology
Review
Service learning
Social responsibility
Sports
Students
Teaching methods
Universities
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Summary:Higher education is under constant transformation through the use of new pedagogical models such as university service-learning (SL). Indeed, there has been an exponential uptake of university SL, among others, in the field of physical activity and sport (PAS) along with research examining these practices. However, these initiatives highlight the need to improve the quality of research in this field. This paper presents a systematic review focused on how research in this arena has been carried out, examining the following topics: paradigm, methods, instruments, discipline, limitations, and further research. A total of 45 articles met the inclusion criteria. The results show that qualitative and mixed methods have experienced an increasing progression. The most recurrent instruments have been questionnaires, reflective diaries, and interviews. According to the studies in the sample, the limitations point to research designs and some difficulties that underlie the pedagogical model itself. Finally, further research calls for longitudinal studies and to deepen the reflective process. This review identifies some weaknesses and strengths of research in university SL in PAS that aspire to inform and improve future investigations in this field.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph19116362