In recent years, the traditional master's degree program in sports education has faced challenges, including insufficient collaboration between internal and external tutors and a lack of emphasis on practical aspects. To address these issues, a joint cultivation model called U-T-S (university-industry alliance-small and school) has been proposed to enhance the quality of Master of Physical Education (M.P.E.) education. The U-T-S model integrates resources from universities, industry alliances, and small and medium-sized schools to cultivate high-level applied physical education talents. Experimental research methods were used to investigate and practically explore the U-T-S model at the Hunan University of Technology. Feedback from administrators, tutors, employers, and students has shown that the U-T-S model effectively enhances students' practical ability, professionalism, and employment competitiveness. The study also identifies challenges, such as coordinating interests and improving cooperation mechanisms in practical implementation. Consequently, several improvement strategies have been proposed, including strengthening policy support, optimising cooperation mechanisms, and establishing incentive mechanisms. This study provides a new cultivation model and practical experience for the education of specialised Master of Physical Education, as well as a reference for the reform and innovation of other professional degree education.

Fengmiao Liu, Yutao Zhou. Exploring the U-T-S Joint Cultivation Model in Master’S Degree Physical Education Practice. Frontiers in Sport Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 5: 55-62. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2024.060509.

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