Open AccessProfessional competencies of employees in tourism sector
Author(s) -
Agnieszka Wartecka-Ważyńska
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
vìsnik lʹvìvsʹkogo unìversitetu. serìâ geografìčna
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2415-7201
pISSN - 2078-6441
DOI - 10.30970/vgg.2013.43.1738
Subject(s) - recreation , tourism , club , physical education , work (physics) , medical education , professional development , the internet , business , public relations , psychology , sociology , political science , medicine , engineering , mechanical engineering , world wide web , computer science , law , anatomy
Universities of physical education train specialists at the study majors of physical education, physical therapy, tourism and recreation, sport etc. The graduates from these universities are prepared to work in the education sector, sports club, health centres, travel agencies, hotels etc. Throughout the university course, they acquire a number of professional competencies. The paper emphasizes the professional competencies of the graduates from tourism and recreation courses which are used in the labour market. Material and Methods. The study covered 229 graduates from the University School of Physical Education in Poznań, Poland, including 101 people from tourism and recreation study major. The study was carried out within the time frame of 2007-2010. The study used a statistical method and the method of opinion poll using an internet survey. Furthermore, the author carried out a literature survey and used the results of her own observations and experience connected with teaching students at the University School of Physical Education in Poznań at the Faculty of Tourism and Recreation. Results. The study demonstrated that the graduates from the study major of tourism and recreation appreciated their practical and professional preparation very high, including preparation for managing people. Conclusions. The respondents who graduated from the University School of Physical Education in Poznań at the study major of tourism and education answered that they have suitable qualifications and professional competencies for working in the tourism sector i.e. in travel agencies, hotels and tourist information centres. Keywords: graduates, competencies, employment, labour market.