Motivational Profile and Career Orientation of Sport Science Students: A Descriptive Study
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Introduction: Understanding student motivation and career orientation is crucial for curriculum development and quality improvement in sports science programs. However, research exploring the motivational and career orientation profiles of sports science students in Indonesia remains limited. Objective: This study aims to identify the motivational profiles of students in choosing sports science as their major, analyze their career orientation after graduation, and determine the factors influencing their academic choices.
Method: This study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The research sample consisted of 233 active students from the Sports Science Program at Ngudi Waluyo University, selected using convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising 24 items covering demographic data, motivation for major selection, and career orientation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and percentages.
Results: The results indicate that the majority of students (85.4%) chose sports science as their first choice, with primary motivations including personal interest in sports (76.8%), aspiration to become a coach/teacher (61.4%), and talent and ability in sports (49.8%). Most respondents had no formal experience as athletes (46.8%), while some had competed at the school level (30.5%). Student career orientation predominantly leaned toward careers as physical education teachers (63.95%), civil servants/Ministry of Youth and Sports (8.15%), and sports coaches (7.30%).
Conclusion: Sports science students demonstrate strong intrinsic motivation and diverse career orientations, with a predominance toward education and coaching fields. The study program needs to strengthen practical fieldwork, internships, and professional networking to support students' career achievement.
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