Determining Teachers' Views and Behaviors Towards Current Physical Education in the Changing Understanding of Education: A Phenomenological Study

Abstract

The aim of this study is to present multiple facts and reveal an in-depth understanding by examining teachers' views and behaviors towards current physical education from a holistic perspective. The study was conducted with 21 physical education teachers. The phenomenology design was used. The data were collected using the interview technique and a semi-structured interview form. As a result of the content analysis, three themes were identified: Physical Education Course Content, Distance Physical Education and Technology Use and Health-Based Physical Education. As a result, although the distance education process is described as a difficult experience by the teachers, it has provided some gains in terms of health-based physical education and the use of technology in physical education. We recommend creating sharing environments that will unite in-service and pre-service teachers. Schools should follow approaches that will encourage healthy living and physical activity for everyone along with the task of bringing talented children together with sports.