Education Diploma Research Articles

Analysis of Factors Influencing Agricultural Commercialisation Among Youth Group in Agricultural Output Market: Empirical Evidence from Mwanza City and Ukerewe Districts, Tanzania

Although agriculture has great potential for Sub-Saharan Africa particularly in the creation of decent jobs for youth, the youth are less attracted and reluctant to pursue agriculture as both a career and activity for livelihood due to several aspects. For this reason, the study examined the Agricultural Commercialisation among youth groups in the agricultural Output Market in the Mwanza region, Tanzania. The cross-sectional study used a quantitative and qualitative approach and included ninety-three (93) youth groups from two selected Districts (Mwanza City and Ukerewe District) Data were analyzed with the Commercialisation Index and Tobit Regression Model with the aid of statistical tools for analysis which were R-Software (Ri3863.6.1) and SPSS version 20. The results showed that the commercialisation index for this study is about 79.4 %, then empowered youth groups were highly participating in the agricultural output market for both Mwanza City and Ukerewe District. This justifies the assumption of the Commercialisation Index (CI) when CI is greater than 50% of farmers are considered they be commercial oriented which in other words they participate in agricultural output markets. Moreover, the degree of participation in agricultural output among empowered youth groups was also influenced by market experience, market arrangement and market infrastructure. The participation of empowered youth groups from both agricultural output markets seemed also to be determined by the education level of group leaders. Youth groups in which their leaders had attained diploma education level had less participation in the agricultural output market as compared to groups with leaders who attained primary school education level

INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (VI) IN INTEGRATED PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

The purpose of this study was to influence teachers’ professional qualifications on the academic performance of learners with visual impairment (VI) in integrated public primary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research assumed an expressive survey design exploiting quantitative techniques. The targeted audience was 206 respondents, whereas the sample population would be 68 respondents comprising four head teachers, 31 teachers and 33 learners with VI. The research was conducted in integrated community primary schools in Nairobi municipality. Purposive sampling was employed to select 31 teachers from the four integrated public primary schools. For the learners with VI, convenience sampling was used to select 33 out of 98 available learners across the four schools. All 4 head teachers from the selected schools were included in the study using purposive sampling. Piloting allowed the researcher to test the clarity, relevance, and comprehensiveness of the questions and items included in the questionnaires and observation checklists. The research employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed and coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS V 23.0). The findings showed that at least half of teachers had received training on special education; only about a third lacked formal training and had no training on special education. Most of them, followed by teachers with bachelor's degrees, Diploma education had certificate P1, master's degree, and diploma PGDE, while only a tiny fraction had PhD qualifications. The study concluded that professional qualification significantly influenced the academic performance of learners with VI, braille proficiency of teachers significantly influences the academic performance of learners with VI, and ICT integration has improved the quality of assessment in school, thus advancing the academic performance of learners with VI. The study recommended that the government needs to put down measures to ensure adequate assessment instruments for the learner and offer the necessary training to teachers on adequately using the instruments. Policymakers and education stakeholders should formulate policies ensuring that most teachers receive special education when dealing with learners with VI and other disabilities.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0736/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Research on the Teaching Reform of Environmental Art Design Course under the 1+X Certificate System

The "1+X" certificate system, namely the "diploma certificate + several vocational skill level certificates" system, is an important reform task proposed in the "National Vocational Education Reform Implementation Plan". This system aims to strengthen the integration of 1+X certificate pilot and professional construction, curriculum construction, teacher team construction, etc. through the combination of academic certificates and vocational skill level certificates, in order to improve the quality of vocational education and students' employment ability. The "vocational education + additional vocational qualifications" system in foreign countries has a high degree of similarity with China's 1+X system, both of which encourage students to obtain vocational education diplomas while actively obtaining various types of vocational skill certificates, expanding students' employability, promoting the connotation development of vocational education, and connecting vocational education with the needs of economic and social development to improve the quality of talent cultivation. For environmental art majors, this system provides new opportunities and directions for professional teaching reform.

Technology Adaption in Distance Teacher Training: The Impact of Demographic Factors on Learners’ Technology Adaption

Understanding how demographic characteristics influence students' technology adaptation is crucial for effective online learning. This study explored the impact of these characteristics on distance education (DE) students' technology adaptation at a sub-Saharan African university. Using a descriptive survey design with a high-reliability score (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.898), data were collected from 200 DE students across 14 study centres. The study tested seven hypotheses, employing statistical analyses like ANOVA, t-tests, and post hoc tests. Results revealed that while gender and employment status did not significantly affect technology adaptation, age, academic programme, academic level, and study centre did. Students aged 26-35 adapted better, with those in Mathematics and English programs showing higher adaptation scores compared to those in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program. Additionally, higher-level students and those from well-resourced study centres demonstrated superior adaptability. The study suggests providing targeted support based on age, academic programme, and study centre resources to enhance technology adaptation in DE. To further improve students' technology proficiency, the study recommends that DE institutions offer regular training sessions and workshops to help students navigate online platforms, use digital libraries, and maximize productivity tools.

Public engagement with consumer sleep technology for obstructive sleep apnea screening: implications for equity, access, and practice.

To characterize public practices and perspectives on the use of consumer sleep technology (CST) and evaluate perspectives on using CST as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We designed a survey instrument incorporating content from validated instruments (STOP-BANG and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale) and hypothesis-generated questions. Survey development involved multidisciplinary collaboration among three board-certified sleep medicine experts, researchers, and consumers. The survey was disseminated across a national sample of adults living in the United States via an online platform. Among 897 respondents, the mean (SD) age was 47.5 (16.9) years; 73.1% were female, 81.8% were White, and 505 respondents (56.3%) reported having tracked sleep using CS. Factors associated with decreased odds of CST use included household income <$30,000 (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.28-0.79; p=0.004), Medicaid insurance (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.26-0.69; p=0.001), Medicare insurance (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41-0.84; p=0.004), and lack of a primary care physician (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.33-0.91; p=0.021). Most respondents (91.1%) agreed or strongly agreed that screening for OSA would be a useful feature of CST, but respondents reporting an education of high school diploma or less (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.29-0.79; p=0.004) were less likely to agree with this statement. Attitudes toward and use of CST differed based on demographic and socioeconomic factors. Further study is needed to understand and address barriers to CST adoption and to characterize implications for equitable access to care for sleep disorders.

The Role of Age-friendly City Indicators in Predicting Social Belonging in Older Adults Residing in Mohammadiyeh County, Qazvin, Iran

Objectives A strong sense of belonging is crucial for the physical and mental health of older adults and their social interactions. The age-friendly city offers various opportunities for social participation of older adults. The present study aims to determine the role of age friendly-city indicators in predicting social belonging of older adults residing in Mohammadiyeh County, Qazvin Province, Iran. Methods &amp; Materials This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 300 older adults in 2022, who were selected by a cluster sampling method from six municipal districts of Mohammadiyeh County. Data were collected using a demographic checklist, an age-friendly city scale, and a social belonging scale. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS software version 23 using multivariate linear regression analysis. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The mean age of participants was 67.55±6 years, ranging from 60 to 84 years. The majority of them were male (n=157, 52.33%), married (n=216, 72%), and illiterate (n=157, 52.33%). Among the age-friendly city indicators, the highest score was related to the safety/ease of transportation (16.86±4.51) and open public spaces (45.61±11.47) indicators. The results of multivariate regression analysis showed that marital status (β=-0.150, P=0.006), lower than high school education (β=0.170, P=0.003) and high school diploma (β=0.192, P=0.001), and the age-friendly city indicator of safety/ease of transportation (β=0.328, P&lt;0.001) were predictors of social belonging in older adults. Conclusion The majority of older adults in Mohammadiyeh County are dissatisfied with age-friendly indicators. Those who feel safe and have easy access to public transportation are more likely to have a stronger sense of social belonging. The results of this study can effectively help policymakers and city managers in proper planning in order to develop an age-friendly city.

THE ROLE OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN MARRIED WOMEN'S LABOR MARKET PARTICIPATION: A MICRODATA ANALYSIS FROM SAKERNAS

This study aims to analyze the effect of human capital on the tendency of married women to enter the labor market. With 149,508 samples from the National Labor Force Survey, this study uses a binary logistic regression analysis technique with several modifications to grouping samples based on rural – urban categories, and types of work. This study found that in general observation, the tendency to work increased in the group of women with higher education (diploma and university) although not significantly. The same thing was also found in both the rural and urban classifications. Furthermore, in the classification based on the type of work, only in the type of work employees/staff/laborers of secondary and higher education both increase the tendency to work. Women with higher education were found to be more likely to work after marriage, indicated by a higher odds ratio than women with secondary education. The same effect was not found in the type of work self-employed, casual workers, or family workers. The findings of this study imply that on average to the secondary level, education does not affect the participation of married women in the labor market in Indonesia, but only in higher education and formal employment.

The Impact of Social Media Usage on Academic Performance: A Study of the Professional Educational Diploma Program in UAE

The Impact of Social Media Usage on Academic Performance: A Study of the Professional Educational Diploma Program in UAE

Pengaruh Effleurage Massage dan Teknik Relaksasi Nafas dalam terhadap Nyeri Punggung Bawah Ibu Hamil Trimester III

Lower back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women in the third trimester. It is estimated that approximately 70% of pregnant women experience some form of back pain during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum. Non-pharmacological therapies such as deep breathing relaxation techniques and effleurage massage therapy can effectively reduce pain levels in these women. This study employs a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental research method and employs purposive sampling with a sample size of 37 participants. Data analysis includes both univariate and bivariate analyses. Most respondents (64.9%) were aged between 20 and 35 years old. Additionally, the majority (64.9%) were experiencing their first pregnancy. All respondents (100%) were confirmed to have no comorbidities. Furthermore, 73% of the participants had tertiary education (Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degrees), and 62.2% continued working during pregnancy. The results of the Wilcoxon test indicated a significant effect (p = 0.000 &lt; 0.05), confirming that effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques effectively reduce lower back pain in pregnant women. This reduction is attributed to the stimulation of tactile fibers in the skin by effleurage massage, which inhibits pain signals. In conclusion, the findings suggest that implementing effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques is beneficial for alleviating lower back pain in pregnant women. Public health advice advocates for the application of these techniques to manage such pain effectively.

Integrating Digital Skills Competencies into Professional Diploma in Education Curriculum in Vocational and Technical Education in North-East Nigeria

The main aim of the study was to integrate digital skills competencies into Professional Diploma in Education curriculum in Vocational and Technical Education in North-East Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The study adopted a survey research design was carried out in northeast Nigeria. The population of the study was 1485 comprising 993 Vocational and Technical Education lecturers from 9 Colleges of Education (COEs) where PDE are undertaken in the northeast, 210 ICT experts from the 9 COEs, and 182 Education Supervisors from the Ministry of Education in the six States of the Northeast. The study adopted Simple random sampling and a sample size of 317 respondents was determined using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather data for the study. The questionnaire was validated by three experts and a reliability index of 0.86 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha after a trial test. The data for the study was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while ANOVA was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 l3v3l of significance. The study revealed that 26 digital skills competences, 26 general performance objective as well as 26 specific objectives each grouped into 8 clusters were found relevant for inclusion into the vocational and technical Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) curriculum in northeast, Nigeria. It was recommended that The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), and the National Teachers Institute (NTI) should adopt the identified digital competencies into the PDE curriculum of the Vocational and Technical Education curriculum; and the NCCE and NTI should update the curriculum guidelines and standards to explicitly include digital skills competencies as essential components of the PDE curriculum in vocational and technical education.

Fostering Inclusivity in Research Engagement for Underrepresented Populations in Parkinson's Disease: The FIRE-UP PD study

BackgroundMembers of vulnerable populations are underrepresented in Parkinson's disease (PD) research. A complex web of research barriers perpetuates this gap. Community-based research methods are one approach to addressing this issue. The present PD study was designed to examine the effectiveness of community-based interventions to overcome barriers and increase research participation among underrepresented groups (URGs). MethodsEight study sites across the US were selected and paired based on proposed interventions with specific URGs. Surveys assessed knowledge and attitudes toward PD research. Finally, researchers examined whether the present study affected recruitment to Fox Insight, an online PD research study also recruiting at each site. ResultsIn total, 474 participants were recruited. At post-intervention for the FIRE-UP PD Study, recruitment increased significantly in intervention compared to control sites among Black and African American non-Hispanic/Latino populations (p = 0.003), White Hispanic/Latino (p = 0.003) populations, and Not Listed Hispanic/Latino populations (p < 0.001) as well as those with an educational attainment of a high school diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) (p = 0.009), and an income <$20,000 (p = 0.005) or between $20,000–$34,999 (p < 0.001). Study surveys measuring changes in awareness and attitudes toward PD research had mixed results. In Fox Insight, 181 participants were passively recruited with a shift toward more diverse participant demographics. ConclusionResearch participation demographics reflective of the general population are critical to PD investigation and treatment. The FIRE-UP PD Study showed the effectiveness of localized community engagement strategies in increasing URG recruitment to PD research. Therefore, further PD research employing community-based methods to improve diverse participant recruitment is needed.

Commoning education, challenging the state: the radical instability of Bachilleratos Populares in Buenos Aires

ABSTRACT From a neo-Marxist approach, ‘the commons’ are defined as utopian, anti/post-capitalist, and self-managed initiatives created by civil society autonomously from the market and the state, organised as open access, horizontal, and assembly-led spaces. In light of their organisation according to these principles, this article addresses the experience of the Argentine Bachilleratos Populares (BPs) as an example of educational commons. The BPs are popular education experiences created by grassroots social organisations from the social uprisings of 2001 that adopted a school format to ensure a secondary education diploma for their students. Their school format forged the BPs on a radical contradiction between their autonomous politics of destabilising rationality and the state-centric policies of stabilising rationality. Drawing from the policy documents that recognise the BPs as secondary schools and interviews with 16 BPs activists and 4 state managers (politicians and officials) of the Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires City, this article provides a strategic and institutional analysis of the BPs. This analysis delves into the conditions that enabled or facilitated BPs’ origin, their institutional design in interrelation with the state, and the ensuing set of contradictions, limits, and dilemmas that make the BPs a radical institutional arrangement inevitably marked by instability.

EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEACHERS' JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAGADI DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Background There has been a growing recognition of the importance of transformational leadership in education, where head teachers inspire and motivate teachers to achieve high levels of performance. The study aims to examine the relationship between transformative leadership styles and teachers' job satisfaction in selected public secondary schools. Methodology A descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional survey design was undertaken with a mixed approach with both quantitative and qualitative data in 8 secondary schools within Kagadi district. Means and standard deviations were also used to analyze data collected on the dependent variable and the dependent variable using the Likert 5-point scale of the responses. The target population comprised 146 participants which included 08 head teachers and 138 secondary school teachers. Results 24% of the respondents were female while 76% were male. 32%of the respondents had a diploma education level, 62% had a degree and 6% had a master’s degree. The correlation between transformative leadership style and teacher's job satisfaction in Selected public secondary schools in Kagadi District was (r=0.534, sig= 0.011) indicating a moderate positive correlation between Transformative Leadership Styles and Teacher's Job Satisfaction. The coefficient for transformative leadership style (B = 4.379) is statistically significant (p = 0.002), indicating that teachers' job satisfaction increases by 4.379 units for every one-unit increase in transformative leadership. Conclusions The moderate positive correlation between transformative leadership style and teachers' job satisfaction suggests that implementing transformative leadership practices in schools can lead to increased job satisfaction among teachers and are characterized by vision, inspiration, and empowerment, are likely to create a positive work environment that fosters satisfaction and fulfillment among teachers. Recommendations The Ministry of Education and Sports should offer training opportunities for head teachers to enhance their transformative leadership skills further.

Patients’ attitudes concerning contributing factors and early detection of prostate cancer

Abstract Introduction: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequent malignancy (after lung cancer) in men in Iraq, counting 50,106 new cases and causing 3207 deaths in men. The objective of this study was to explore males’ attitudes concerning contributing factors and early detection for prostatic cancer. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study used nonprobability purposive sampling technique to select men attending the hospital. The study period extended from September 18, 2023, to January 20, 2024. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used that contained questions organized in two sections. Section A: sociodemographic information with seven items; and Section B: attitude towards prostate cancer screening with twenty items on a 4-point Likert scale. The questionnaire used was adapted from a study conducted on the knowledge, attitudes, and screening surveys regarding prostate cancer. The collected data were coded and entered twice independently on Microsoft Excel then later exported and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0. Results: One hundred and fifty men participated in the study. Participants ranged from 40 to 60 years, with a mean age of 48.48. The majority of men, 153 (90.0%), were married, while 10 (6.7%) were single. Nearly more than third of all participants (37.3%) hold bachelor education, whereas 14% of all men had diploma education. Sixty-six (44.0%) of the participants were employed, 57 (38%) were free work, and 19 (12.7%) were retired. Other sociodemographic characteristics are indicated. Most of the study participants (49%) had strong positive level, while (48%) of them had positive, and only 3% of the total participants had negative attitude about early detection and intention screening of PCa. Conclusions: The study revealed men had strong positive and strong attitude (49% vs. 48%), respectively, toward PCa screening. These findings indicate a need for increased public sensitization campaigns on PCa and its screening tests to improve public understanding about the disease with the aim of early detection. The following core competencies are addressed in this article: Medical knowledge, Patient care, Systems-based practice.

The relationship between a set of selected variables characterizing FET phase South African geography teachers and their self-directed learning abilities

ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between a set of selected variables of geography teachers and their self-directed learning abilities. A quantitative research method based on the Self-Directed Learning Abilities Instrument (SDLi) was used. Geography teachers (n = 130) in the Further Education and Training phase in two districts in North West province completed the SDLi. Most of the teachers held the perception that they possessed the necessary SDL abilities. The results show that these teachers’ perceptions of their preparedness to teach geography to learners had a moderate but significant correlation (r = 315; p = .000) with their perceptions of their SDL abilities, while satisfaction with their profession as geography teachers had a weak but significant correlation with their SDL abilities (r = 0.276; p = .001). The results show no relationship between the teachers’ teaching experience, school quintile or teaching qualifications and their SDL abilities. Geography teachers with a postgraduate degree held more positive perceptions of their SDL abilities in comparison to teachers with an undergraduate degree or a teaching diploma. Small practically significant differences between teachers teaching in no-fee schools (Quintiles 1 to 3) and geography teachers teaching in fee-paying schools (Quintiles 4 and 5) were reported, with the teachers in no-fee schools holding slightly more positive perceptions of their SDL abilities.

THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION AS A DIRECTION OF ANTI-CRIMINAL POLICY: THE EXPERIENCE OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

In the structure of the anti-criminal policy being developed, the direction of overcoming corruption in the higher education system is considered. The empirical basis of anti-corruption prevention is investigated, its principles are formulated. The anonymous questionnaire method was used to obtain empirical data on corruption in educational institutions. A survey of 416 students of Russian universities was conducted. The questionnaire questions reflect the respondents’ opinion on the causes, conditions and forms of corruption, as well as on the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures applied. The results show that students associate corruption with giving bribes (in monetary or material form) to a teacher. The motives of students’ participation in corrupt relations are manifested in the desire to obtain a diploma of education without making efforts to master the educational material. A significant part of the respondents recognizes the initiative of students in establishing corrupt relations with the teacher. Many respondents justify the permissibility of illegally acquiring a final qualifying work. Students are not sufficiently informed about the content of anti-corruption programs operating at the university. A significant part of the students are indifferent to the manifestations of corruption. During the survey, students expressed idealistic views on anti-corruption issues. Many respondents do not associate anti-corruption prevention at the university with the system of anti-criminal policy of the state, do not associate the rejection of corruption with the system of traditional moral values. The results obtained in this work form the basis for anti-corruption prevention in the higher education system.

Three Ghanaian pre-service teachers’ conceptions of assessment literacy

Assessment literacy is the knowledge and skills one needs to develop and practice in order to investigate what students know and can do, interpret the results of assessment, and use such results to decide how to improve learning effectively. This study explored pre-service teachers’ assessment literacy and the implications thereof for the teaching and learning of mathematics. Three second year pre-service teachers enrolled for Diploma in education consented to participate in the study. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed while pre-service teachers’ conceive assessment as an ongoing process aimed at gathering information about students’ learning their conception is more grounded on assessment being summative. While the study only focused on pre-service teachers’ conception, we recommend that pre-service teachers’ classroom assessment practice should be investigated, to ascertain how their knowledge of assessment informs their classroom practices.

Teachers' Multiple Representations on Teaching Fractions at Elementary School: A Commognitive Framework

This research explores how teachers utilize verbal, symbolic, pictorial, and real-life representations using a commognitive framework to support student learning. This research uses a qualitative approach with an exploratory descriptive design. The selection of research subjects was carried out through purposive sampling which was modified to achieve the research objectives. The research focuses on elementary school teachers who have education diplomas and more than 15 years of teaching experience. In this research, our data is in the form of learning video recording data. The collected data was analyzed using the cognition framework and the Lesh Model of multiple representations. The results of this research show two representations that teachers always apply to each commognitive component, namely symbolic representation and real-life representation. Symbolic representations are often used by teachers to solve mathematical problems, especially word problems. Likewise, real life representations are often used because they apply events or occurrences in everyday life. The use of diverse representations has the potential to increase students' understanding and ability to apply fraction concepts in real life.

Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population.

This study aimed to identify the influence of environmental risk exposure levels on the predictive factors of COVID-19 booster dose vaccination in an urban Thai population in the post-pandemic era. Six study locations, including the three provinces with the highest environmental risk levels and the three provinces with the lowest environmental risk levels, were selected by calculating the environmental risk exposure indexes. Participants from the capital district of each province were chosen via the simple random sampling technique and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A total of 1315 individuals were included in a sample in this study, and the best predictors of booster dose vaccination were determined using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that a high level of environmental risk exposure occurred in the provinces with a high number of total days exceeding the limits set for PM10 and high rates of mortality for lung cancer. The number of COVID-19 booster vaccinations given amount to 43.4% of the population during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. Our multivariate analysis indicated that individuals in the working age group (≥25 years old); those with higher education (diploma degree and above); full-time employment (government and private sectors); those with high monthly incomes (≥USD144.1); and those in areas with the lowest risk level of environmental exposure significantly contributed to the number of booster dose vaccinations given during the post-pandemic period. To summarize, the rate of COVID-19 booster dose vaccination acceptance in Thailand was influenced by socio-economic factors with environmental concerns. These findings improve our understating of both the global pandemic and how environmental exposure affects behavioral change patterns and could improve the effectiveness of post-pandemic management.

Плюсы и минусы преемственности советского прошлого в области образовательной подготовки руководящих кадров по физической культуре и спорту

The article examines aspects of the continuity of the Soviet past in the field of retraining and advanced training of management personnel in physical culture and sports, identifying the historical background and features of educational training necessary for management during the existence of the USSR. The circumstances are substantiated in which for modern Russia there is no need for continuity from the Soviet past in the retraining of sports leaders with non-core higher education. In this connection, according to the authors, the criteria for selecting management personnel to work in management positions should be carried out in two versions. In the first, the main selection criterion should be the presence of a diploma indicating receipt of a higher pedagogical physical education education, plus a certificate of advanced training in the “sports management” program. In the second, there must be a higher education diploma in a bachelor’s (master’s) degree in “management”, a focus (profile) in “sports management”, plus a certificate of advanced training in the program “fundamentals of theory, methods of physical culture and sports.” In addition, managers periodically need to improve their qualifications under the educational program “training personnel management.” Teachers of management disciplines should raise the level of professional skills not only through theory, but also through internships in sports organizations, as was the case in the 70s of the last century. This will entail a collaboration between sports and education, will affect the productive development of the competencies of managers in the field of coaching personnel management and, as a result, will prevent the outflow of young specialists from the industry.