A Developing Competency of High-School Physical Education Teacher Model in Eastern Guangdong Province

Abstract

Background and Aim: With the development of the comprehensive reform of China's new college entrance examination, Guangdong province has proposed higher requirements for high school physical education teachers. The objectives of this research were: (1) To explore the components of competence of high school physical education teachers. (2) To construct the competency model of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong. and (3) To propose the guidelines for developing competency of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong. Materials and Methods: This research was divided into three Phases: (1) Exploring the components of high school physical education teachers' competence. In this Phase, the literature, the in-depth interview of 15 experts, and the Delphi method of two rounds of consultation with 17 experts were adopted. (2) Questionnaire distribution and collection. The questionnaire was adopted. There were 1526 high school physical education teachers in Eastern Guangdong, and the sample size for this research was 308 according to Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sampling table. (3) Data analysis: Descriptive Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis, and Confirmatory Analysis in mathematical statistics were used to analyze the collected data. Data analysis includes mean value, standard deviation analysis, and content analysis. Result: (1) The competency model of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong consisted of 9 dimensions and 38 variables. Namely, The RIC had six variables, IGC had four variables, TOS had five variables, SK had six variables, PC had five variables, IR had three variables, PQ had three variables, TSR had three variables, and PD had three variables. (2) 38 guidelines for developing competency of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong were proposed from 9 dimensions. Conclusion: (1) The competency model of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong was composed of 9 dimensions and 38 variables. (2) There were 38 guidelines for developing competency of high school physical education teachers in eastern Guangdong.