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ERIC Number: EJ1240082
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-2147-0456
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The Relationship between Wellness and Physical Activity Integration Coursework and Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy
Stapp, Alicia C.; Prior, Laura F.; Harmon, Catherine
Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, v8 n3 p247-264 2019
The impetus of teacher preparation coursework is to provide pre-service teachers with the skills and experiences necessary to transfer what they learn into practice. Thus, it is imperative to examine the perceived self-efficacy of pre-service teachers' upon completion of coursework. While most pre-service teachers prove confident in their ability to teach core content, their efficacy in teaching content beyond such subjects is nominal at best. As a content area greatly underrepresented within teacher preparation programs, this study examined the perceived self-efficacy of pre-service teachers regarding wellness and physical activity integration. Outcomes were measured through a self-reported survey. Results indicated higher levels of self-efficacy in all categories and statistically significant findings (p = 0.0012) in wellness and physical activity pedagogical content knowledge for students completing at least one wellness and physical activity endorsement course, compared to students who had not completed a course in wellness and physical activity integration.
Uludag University, Education Faculty, Department of Educational Sciences. Bursa, Turkey. e-mail: jtee.editor@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jtee.org; Web site: http://dergipark.gov.tr/jtee
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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