Vol. 7, No. 1. ISSN: 1473-8376 www.heacademy.ac.uk/johlste
ACADEMIC PAPER
Incorporating Problem-Based Learning Strategies to Develop Learner Autonomy and Employability Skills in Sports Science Undergraduates Louise Martin (
[email protected]), Julia West (
[email protected]) and Karen Bill (
[email protected]) School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ, UK
DOI:10.3794/johlste.71.169 ©Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Abstract This study investigated the impact of a 12-week problem-based learning (PBL) intervention on three psychological constructs (motivation, locus of control and self-esteem) linked to learner autonomy. Results indicated that there was a significant increase in the students’ intrinsic motivation (P