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Yildizer, Günay; Munusturlar, Süleyman – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2022
Background: There have been criticisms that classroom teachers are insufficiently trained and lack the confidence to deliver high-quality physical education (PE). Physical literacy (PL) is one of the main concepts that encompass various outcomes and is the main focus of the PE curriculum in many countries. However, to be able to transfer this…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Teacher Characteristics, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Education Programs
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Girard, Stéphanie; Desbiens, Jean-François; Hogue, Anne-Marie – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2023
Background: Physical education (PE) teachers report needing additional support in terms of classroom climate and students' motivation (Verret et al. [2017]. "Enquête provinciale sur les pratiques inclusives en enseignement de l'éducation physique et à la santé: Rapport provincial primaire et secondaire. Montréal, Québec: Université du Québec…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education, Student Motivation
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Ellison, Douglas W.; Mays-Woods, Amelia – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2019
Background: Emotional resilience can be vital to longevity in high-poverty school settings. Equally important to staying the course is the ability to remain motivated despite the unique challenges presented by teaching in high-poverty schools. Students within these schools need teachers who are able to manage their emotions and remain positive and…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Resilience (Psychology), Poverty, Teacher Attitudes
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Freak, Annette; Miller, Judith – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2017
Background: Generalist teachers' confidence, competence and preparedness to teach Physical Education (PE) following Primary School Physical Education Teacher Education (PSPETE) has emerged as a research imperative. Yet little is known of teachers' perceptions of such matters. For teacher educators responding to the deficient delivery of primary…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education
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Haynes, John; Miller, Judith – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2015
Background: Pre-service teacher education (PSTE) programmes for generalist primary school teachers have limited time allocated to Physical Education, Health and Personal Development. In practice, teachers in schools are required to assess motor skills despite the fact that their training provides minimal preparation. This necessitates creative…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Physical Education, Peer Evaluation, Student Evaluation
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Morgan, Philip; Bourke, Sid – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2008
Background: Over the past 20 years, a number of researchers have expressed concern over the lack of confidence and qualifications of primary school teachers to teach PE. Evidently, the influence of personal school PE experiences may play an important role in the development of teachers' confidence to appropriately teach PE. Most research that has…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Causal Models, Values Clarification
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Wright, Jan; Konza, Deslea; Hearne, Doug; Okely, Tony – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2008
Background: Following the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the NSW Premier, Mr Bob Carr, launched a school-based initiative in NSW government primary schools called the "Gold Medal Fitness Program" to encourage children to be fitter and more active. The Program was introduced into schools through a model of professional development, "Quality…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Research Design, Physical Education, Physical Activities