Evaluating the Impact of Outcome-Based Education on Graduate Employability in Sport Science: Evidence from Universitas Negeri Medan

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10.2991/978-2-38476-591-1_28How to use a DOI?

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Outcome-Based Education (OBE); sport science curriculum; graduate competitiveness; employability skills; competency-based learning; physical education

Abstract

The adoption of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) within the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program at the Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, represents a strategic effort to enhance graduate employability in an increasingly competitive labor market. This study examines the extent to which OBE-oriented curriculum design contributes to the development of competencies aligned with industry expectations, as perceived by graduate users, including educational institutions, sports organizations, and private sector employers. A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating quantitative survey data from graduate users (n = XX) with qualitative insights derived from semi-structured interviews with alumni. The analysis focuses on key competency domains, including sport-specific technical skills, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. Quantitative findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in graduate performance across these domains (p < 0.05), while qualitative results highlight enhanced adaptability and professional readiness as critical outcomes of OBE implementation. The findings suggest that OBE-based curricula foster a more systematic alignment between learning outcomes and labor market demands, particularly within the sport science and physical education sectors. This alignment enhances graduate competitiveness by promoting measurable skill acquisition and workplace-relevant competencies. The study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting OBE as an effective framework for curriculum transformation in higher education, especially in applied disciplines such as sport science. These results underscore the importance of continuous curriculum evaluation and stakeholder engagement to ensure responsiveness to evolving industry needs. Future curriculum development should integrate performance-based assessment, industry collaboration, and competency mapping to sustain graduate relevance in dynamic employment contexts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muhammad Ishak
AU  - Ade Ros Riza
AU  - Herviani Sari
AU  - Armansyah Maulana Harahap
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/24
TI  - Evaluating the Impact of Outcome-Based Education on Graduate Employability in Sport Science: Evidence from Universitas Negeri Medan
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Sport Science, Sport Coaching Science, and Physical Education, and Recreation 2025 (ICOSSCOPER 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 291
EP  - 298
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-591-1_28
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-591-1_28
ID  - Ishak2026
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