Understanding the Needs of Social Workers in Sport Settings

Opportunities for Specialized Education and Training

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ID21619265
AuthorsErica D Magier (0000-0001-6469-4847, Schlumberger (Ireland), corresponding author), Tarkington J Newman (0000-0002-6932-1932), Carlyn Kimiecik (0000-0002-9264-7674), Katlin Okamoto, Lauren Beasley (0000-0001-7707-2051), Lauren Shute, Anita R Tucker (0000-0002-9009-1596)
Year2023
Volume59
Issue2
Pages331-345
Publication date2023-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-7797 • E-ISSN: 2163-5811
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10437797.2021.2019641
OpenAlexW4213273698
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited17

With many social workers already using or working in sport, understanding available learning opportunities is critical to enhance competency-based practice, a cornerstone of the profession. To meet this need, this study explored learning opportunities used by social workers using or working in sport. In total, 15 social work professionals were interviewed, representing different professional backgrounds and demographics. Findings demonstrate that social workers engaged in several learning opportunities, including formal education, informal learning opportunities, and personal experiences as an athlete. With this new knowledge, organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers and Council on Social Work Education may consider the development of specialty practice areas and social work specializations, further allowing social work students to individualize their education

Cornerstone · Demographics · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Public relations · Sociology · Specialty · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Athletic Training and Education · Medicine · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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