From Classroom to Workplace: How English-Speaking Skills Facilitate Career Success for Sports Management Students

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhve.202416321

Author(s)

Zilin Cheng1, Tao Luo2,3*

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Management, Guizhou Vocational College of Sports, Guiyang, Guizhou, China 2School of Economics, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou,China 3The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

In the context of globalization, the importance of English proficiency in the field of sports management has become increasingly prominent. This paper explores the impact of improving English speaking skills on the employment and entrepreneurship of sports management students through literature review and theoretical analysis. The findings indicate that enhanced English-speaking skills significantly improve students' job readiness and job hunting rates. Additionally, entrepreneurship education significantly boosts students' entrepreneurial skills and intentions. Various teaching strategies, such as task-based language teaching (TBLT) and cooperative learning, have been proven effective in enhancing students' English-speaking abilities. Based on the results, this paper proposes a series of recommendations, including strengthening English-speaking instruction, introducing entrepreneurship education, providing career guidance, utilizing technological resources, and policy support to further enhance the English-speaking skills and career development potential of sports management students.

Keywords

English Speaking Skills; Sports Management Students; Employment; Entrepreneurship

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