Attitudes Of Physical Education Teachers Research Articles

Adaptation Perspective Approach in the Implementation of the Curriculum of Physical Education Subjects among Teachers in Schools

This qualitative study aims to describe and understand the implementation of Physical Education curriculum among teachers in schools. The focus of the study is on the actual processes that take place in the practice of teaching and learning in the classroom and outside the classroom that involve the phases of planning, delivery and evaluation. As formulated by Marsh and Willis (2007), research on the implementation of a curriculum can be done using three approaches, namely fidelity in implementation or fidelity of implementation, adaptation and enactment. Because the activities contained in Physical Education are complex and dynamic, the adaptation perspective is more appropriate to study the implementation of this curriculum in schools as well as describe the role played by teachers in implementing the curriculum to meet the planned, and factors influencing teachers. in adapting to the curriculum. The study participants consisted of four teachers who taught in two schools around the city of Tawau, Sabah. They are selected based on educational or training background and teaching experience. Data were collected through observation methods on the teaching and learning of the teachers. Methods of interviews with teachers, and analysis of relevant curriculum documents. During the study, the study participants conducted teaching and learning that touched on the pillars of Physical Education learning, namely fitness, skills and sports. The validity and reliability of the findings are enhanced by using triangulation strategies, long -term observations, member reviews, stating researcher biases and audit trails. This study found that the main factors that influence teachers in making adaptations to meet the goals and objectives of the curriculum are infrastructure facilities and equipment. The study also found that the space to adapt the curriculum was very large because of the status of the curriculum which was not examined. This is also what has influenced the lazy attitude of Physical Education teachers in carrying out their duties as curriculum executors, that is, teachers on the outside (in the teaching plan book) seem to implement teaching and learning according to what is set out in the curriculum document, but actually do not do what is noted. or planned in a Physical Education class. In other words, the formal or written curriculum is different from the implemented curriculum and the curriculum experienced by the students. This difference gap is dependent on the factors of teachers ’attitudes, interests and conceptions about the importance of Physical Education and their role in relation to the matter. The findings also show that this curriculum can be implemented effectively even if taught by teachers who are not trained in the subject, but are interested and responsible for their role as curriculum implementers in schools. The findings of this study carry the implication that Physical Education curriculum planning should take into account the unique features of this curriculum by emphasizing the appropriate adaptation for example when faced with the constraints of facilities and equipment. In addition, the interests of the teacher, and the interests of the students need to be taken into account. This is because, only in this way will the pure goal of this curriculum be achieved, which is to help students become fit through the learning of physical activities and fitness practices.

Prospects for the implementation of the variable module "floorball" in the physical education curriculum for 14-16-year-old boys

The article deals with issues related to the development of floorball in general secondary education institutions. The presence of so-called variable modules within the current curriculum allows to vary to some extent the content of the educational material on physical culture in the direction of including the means of those types of sports and motor activity, which, on the one hand, are interesting and accessible to modern schoolchildren and, on the other hand, positively affect the level of their health and development. The purpose of the study is to determine the attitude of physical education teachers to the introduction of the "Floorball" module as a variable component of the physical education curriculum for 14-16-year-old boys. The research concept is based on the methodological, theoretical and scientific-methodical levels of the basic provisions of pedagogy and the theory and methodology of physical education. The research was carried out at Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University and general secondary education institutions of Zhytomyr region in 2023-2024 in which 42 students - future physical education teachers - and 137 physical education teachers participated. Research methods: analysis of literary sources, observations, interviews, questionnaires, methods of mathematical statistics. Floorball is a team game sport and represents hockey in a sports hall. Simple equipment for the player, relatively inexpensive sports equipment made of plastic materials which makes it light and reduces the risk of injury, simple rules of the game and the ability to train on any flat surface. Floorball as a means of physical education attracts the attention of students with its high emotionality, spectacle, variety of manifestations of physical qualities, many different game combinations, quick transition from actions in attack to defense and ensures the preparation of student youth for active life activities and a healthy way of life. It was established that only 19.1% of the students have the skills and abilities to play floorball during a physical education lesson, and 71.4%, 66.1% and 63.0% of teachers with different work experience, respectively. The biggest obstacle to the introduction of floorball in lessons and extracurriculars in general secondary education institutions is the lack of sports grounds, the necessary equipment and the appropriate professional training of physical education teachers.

The attitudes of physical education teachers towards teaching students with disabilities: a qualitative research in Turkey

ABSTRACT This qualitative research examines the attitudes of physical education teachers in schools towards people with disabilities using the theory of planned behaviour. Fourteen (eleven male, three female) physical education teachers who work in a province in Turkey and have 6–25 years of teaching experience participated in the study. An interview form with semi-structured questions was used to collect the data for the study. The interviews focused on the in-class attitudes of the participants towards students with disabilities. The data of the study were analyzed thematically. It was determined that most of the participants exhibited negative attitudes towards students with disabilities while teaching them in physical education classes. In addition to the emergence of culture-specific themes, it was observed that even though the participants received adequate support from their administrators and colleagues, they failed to include students with disabilities in their classes through inclusive education philosophy in the field of adapted physical education.

Teachers' Attitudes towards Incorporating Martial Arts in Physical Education and its Influence in Students’ Cultural Awareness

It is vital to promote Chinese culture and values through martial arts education, and the curriculum should reflect this cultural history. With this in mind, the research will seeks to investigate perception of Physical Education teachers on Martial Arts Education and its cultural awareness of the students. taking into consideration diverse sociocultural backgrounds and beliefs. This study used a quantitative-comparative-correlational research design, which combined quantitative research, comparative research, and correlational research to examine the attitudes of Physical Education teachers (PE) towards Martial Arts Education and the cultural awareness of students. 70 PE teachers were selected to participate at a renowned university in Beijing, China. Physical education teachers generally have positive attitudes towards martial arts education, focusing on beliefs, engagement, and social norms. However, some teachers express less confidence, suggesting opportunities for professional development. Cultural awareness among martial arts students is high, with teachers encouraging understanding and respect. A weak negative correlation exists between attitudes and socio-cultural awareness.

Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers towards the Participation of Students with Disabilities in the Physical Education Class in Schools

The study aimed to reveal the attitudes of physical education teachers towards the participation of students with disabilities in physical education class in schools. The study sample consisted of (208) physical education teachers. The measure of physical education teachers' attitudes towards integrating students with disabilities into the physical education class was applied. The results of the study showed that the general average of the total score for the measure of attitudes towards the participation of students with disabilities in the physical education class was high, with an arithmetic mean of (3.25), and that there were statistically significant differences in the attitudes of physical education teachers towards integrating students with disabilities in the sports class according to the gender no statistically significant differences variable. Academic qualification and educational experience.

ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ ВНУТРІШНІХ І ЗОВНІШНІХ ФОРМ ТА МОДЕЛЕЙ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ВИКЛАДАЧІВ ФІЗИЧНОГО ВИХОВАННЯ У БАГАТОГАЛУЗЕВИХ ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article is devoted to the problem of internal and external forms and models of physical education teachers’ professional development at multidisciplinary institution of higher education integration. The purpose of the article is determined as follows: to present the possibilities of internal and external forms and models of physical education teachers’ professional development integration at multidisciplinary institution of higher education. The article presents the results of scientific and pedagogical literature analysis, which highlights theories, concepts, approaches that underline professional development of physical education teachers, its content, knowledge, skills and abilities, professional values and attitudes of physical education teachers, forms, and methods of physical education teachers’ professional development. The article presents institutional forms and models: internships, professional development programs, advanced training courses, cooperation between different institutions of higher education, cooperation between different departments of a multidisciplinary institution of higher education, cooperation between the Department of Physical Education and other divisions of a multidisciplinary institution of higher education). The conclusion is made about availability of a wide variety of forms and models of professional development and their balanced application based on the integration of the potential of the external environment and internal – academic environment of multidisciplinary institution of higher education, which contributes to ensuring the principle of correspondence of professional development proposals to the interests and needs of physical education teachers, Departments of Physical Education, and multidisciplinary institutions of higher education in general. The prospects of further scientific research are outlines.

Using aerial acrobatics and pylon sports as a variable segment in the school physical education program

Secondary schools offer children a variety of opportunities to develop their physical qualities in physical education classes. Pylon sports and aerial acrobatics are not the last place among the currently popular types of physical activity. In order to apply such directions in schools, it is necessary to learn the point of teachers of professional disciplines. To do this, we decided to conduct a survey among physical education teachers of Ukraine regarding their attitude to classes in their educational institutions in these areas. The obtained results make it possible to identify obstacles and necessary changes in the education system in order to apply the latest approaches in physical education. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to determine the attitude of physical education teachers regarding the use of aerial acrobatics and pylon sports as a variable segment in the school program. Due to the conducted research, we were able to determine that the biggest obstacle to the application of these directions in schools is the lack of the necessary equipment and appropriate professional training of physical education teachers. In order to introduce these areas into the physical education of primary school students, according to the respondents, additional disciplines should be introduced for the training of physical education teachers, halls should be equipped with appropriate professional equipment, and optional classes should be organized in schools for those who wish to engage in these areas.

Physical education teachers’ attitudes towards the use of the Internet in education

The use of the Internet in the educational process is one of the factors that help to consolidate students’ knowledge and acquire new skills based on the exchange of experiences that take place via email or open group dialogues. The study aimed to identify the attitudes of physical education teachers in Jordan towards the use of the Internet in the teaching–learning process. The descriptive approach was used, in addition to the use of the questionnaire as a tool for the study. The data collection instrument was applied to the study sample of 328 teachers and educators in Jordan in the second academic year 2021–2022. After carrying out the necessary statistical treatment, the study concluded that there is a presence of positive attitudes among teachers towards the use of the Internet in the educational process. In addition, there is a disparity in the use of the Internet in the educational process among physical education teachers in Jordan.
 Keywords: Educational process, Internet, physical education, teachers;

Self-Efficacy and Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers towards Inclusion of Pupils with Disabilities

The aim of the research was to investigate teachers’ self-efficacy and attitudes towards inclusion of pupils with disabilities in mainstream education. The research group consisted of 253 physical education teachers (125 male and 128 female) with an average age of 40.52 ± 10.69 working in primary (62%) and secondary (38%) Slovak schools. To obtain empirical data, the standardized questionnaire methods SE-PETE-D and PEATID-III were used. In the analysis of self-efficacy, using the Mann–Whitney U test, significant differences were found in practical experience with pupils with disabilities and (a) teachers’ self-efficacy (p ≤ 0.01) and (b) their attitudes (p ≤ 0.05). The same significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were found between participation in APA/APE courses and both (a) self-efficacy as well as (b) attitudes. Moreover, the research found the same significant differences (p ≤ 0.01) between the type of disability and both (a) self-efficacy and (b) attitudes. A significantly positive correlation with a moderate relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and their attitudes towards pupils with disabilities (p ≤ 0.01) were also found. Based on our findings, recommendations with specific proposals for physical and sports education practice were formulated.

Attitudes of physical education teachers in Jordan towards the use of the Internet in the educational process

The study aimed to identify the attitudes of physical education teachers in Jordan towards Internet use in teaching-learning process; where the descriptive approach was used in addition to the use of the questionnaire as a tool for the study which has been applied to the study sample made up of 328 teachers and educator and that in class in the second academic year school 2021–2022. The study, after carrying out the necessary statistical treatment, concluded: The presence of positive attitudes among teachers towards the use of the Internet in the educational process. There is a disparity in the use of the Internet in the educational process. Keywords: Internet, the educational process, physical education subject, physical education teachers;

Perceived barriers to adopting information and communication technology in physical education

Background and Study Aim. The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Physical Education (PE) brings the science of sports to life by combining physical and mental activity. It also helps students focus better on practical and theoretical work. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived barriers to adopting ICTs in PE lessons among high school teachers in Malaysia.
 Material and Methods. A total of 112 Physical Education teachers were selected by stratified random sampling to answer an online questionnaire. Cluster analysis was then conducted to classify PE teachers’ profiles according to the frequency scores of experiencing challenges in using ICT tools in PE teaching and learning. Discriminant analyses were performed to determine the significant barriers related to technology that differentiate these clusters.
 Results. In conclusion, Cluster analysis identified three well-defined profiles: cluster 1 (excellent degrees in applying ICT to their teaching practices) consists of 44 teachers; cluster 2 (moderate degrees in applying ICT to their teaching practices) consist of 41 teachers; cluster 3 (poor degrees in applying ICT to their teaching practices) consist of 27 teachers. Results revealed seven out of twelve technology-related barriers were significant among these clusters. They are the insufficient number of computers (p<0.001), insufficient number of internet‐connected computers (p<0.001), insufficient pedagogical support for teachers (p<0.001), lack of content in the national language (p<0.001), pressure to prepare students for exams and tests (p<0.001), no or unclear benefit to using ICT for teaching (p<0.001) and perception of using ICT in teaching and learning not being a goal in their school (p<0.001).
 Conclusions. Awareness of these barriers has implications for physical education, curriculum design, teacher training, and youth participation in the school environment. The positive opinions and attitudes of PE teachers toward ICTs as educational tools could pave the way for improving their digital literacy. Thus increase their rate of use of these tools if they are provided with the appropriate technical resources and training.

Individualized education plan applied to physical education as a support for inclusion in Brazilian schools

ABSTRACT To-date, the Brazilian education system does not foresee using the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students with disabilities (SWDs) enrolled in general schools. Given the current lack-of national guidelines in this sense, this research sought to analyse the collaborative construction process and-the applicability of the IEP in the physical education (PE) context. Specifically, it aimed to elucidate the consequences of the optional (non-mandatory) implementation of the IEP in PE classes. Based on a qualitative and descriptive approach, collaborative research was established involving a partnership among researchers and physical education teachers (PETs), to support the inclusion of SWDs in PE classes. The study was conducted in two public schools in a district of São-Paulo, Brazil. The content analysis resulted in five categories: previous knowledge about the IEP-PE by the PETs; insufficiency in PETs’ initial training; changes in the perception and attitudes of PETs towards SWDs; the influence of IEP-PE on teaching program and pedagogical practices; and difficulties in constructing and applying the IEP-PE. In conclusion, the IEP-PE consists of-a pedagogical tool to help PETs identify the limitations and potentialities of SWDs. It-also supports adjustments in the curriculum and implementation of adaptations in PE classes, favoring the inclusion of SWDs in-this context.

Preservice Physical Education Teacher Attitudes Toward Fitness Tests and the Factors Influencing Their Attitudes

This study aimed to investigate preservice physical education teachers’ (PPETs’) attitudes toward fitness testing, and factors that may influence such attitudes. One hundred fifty-seven PPETs participated in the study (54.1% male). A slightly modified quantitative survey on PPETs’ attitudes toward fitness testing validated by Keating et al. (2001) was utilized. Analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of variance were used in data analysis. Consistent with Keating el al. (2001), the results indicated that PPETs had moderate, but significant, positive attitudes toward fitness testing. PPETs’ previous experiences with fitness tests affected their attitudes. Findings also showed PPETs’ professional memberships had a significant effect, but only on their beliefs of importance and usefulness of fitness testing. The data concluded that PPETs’ overall attitudes toward fitness testing were similar to the data found over 20 years ago. These results hold implications for PETE programming in that PETE faculty need to aid in PPETs’ journeys in fostering positive attitudes toward fitness testing to increase their confidence in administering testing within physical education and to integrate fitness testing in sound fitness education.

Analysis of the Attitude of Spanish Physical Education Teachers towards Students with Disabilities in Extremadura.

Inclusive education aims to eliminate barriers in the participation and performance of students, considering their diversity. In this sense, there is a regulation that governs the educational response, being different for each region. Therefore, this study aims to know the attitude of Physical Education teachers of different educational stages in Spain toward students with disabilities. A questionnaire was administered to 272 Physical Education teachers from public schools in a region of Spain. The Mann–Whitney U test was used to determine the relationships between items and dimensions according to sex or center location, and Spearman’s Rho was used to analyze the relationship between dimensions and years of experience. The main results showed that teachers do not feel prepared in terms of training, resources, and infrastructure, although they consider that the integration of students with disabilities in regular classes is beneficial for them.

Identify the Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers in Mafraq Governorate Towards the Obstacles to Teaching Students in Light of the Spread of the Corona Pandemic

The current study aimed to identify the attitudes of physical education teachers in Mafraq Governorate towards the obstacles to teaching students in light of the spread of the Corona pandemic, and the descriptive analytical approach was used, and the study sample consisted of (272) physical education teachers in Mafraq Governorate, and the questionnaire was used where It was distributed among the study sample, and the study found no results, the most important of which is: The attitudes of physical education teachers in Mafraq Governorate towards the obstacles to teaching students in light of the spread of the Corona pandemic came to a high degree, and the study also found that there are no statistically significant differences due to the variable Gender, and the presence of statistically significant differences due to the variable of experience, which came in favor of those with 10 years of experience or more. The study recommended the need to rehabilitate and train physical education teachers in electronic training programs on how to transfer knowledge and information through the Internet to achieve the greatest benefit. And the need to adopt the use of blended learning by integrating the electronic method with the traditional method in teaching physical education.

Attitudes of Teachers Towards Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Physical Education

Aim: The aim of the present study is to examine the attitudes of physical education teachers towards teaching disabled students. Methods: A total of 612 physical education teachers working in the Ministry of National Education in Turkey participated in the research. “The Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers Towards Teaching Disabled Students Scale” (2020), developed by Beyazoğlu and Özbek, were applied to the teachers participating in the research. Since the data are normally distributed in the analysis of quantitative data, t-test and ANOVA tests from parametric tests were used. Results: According to the results of the research, it is observed that Turkish physical education teachers have favorable attitudes towards teaching disabled students within the framework of planned behavioral theory. In addition, the measure of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, behavior-oriented attitude and behavioral objective are important predictors of teachers' attitudes. Furthermore, each dimension is highly correlated with some variables. Conclusion: The proficiency level of teachers' teaching experiences, whether they have taken special training courses in undergraduate education, physical education for the disabled in undergraduate education, preconceived notions such as whether to take sports courses, whether to take various courses, training, etc. (in-service training) during teaching, age and marital status are highly related to teachers' attitudes. Keywords: Physical Education Teacher, Teaching, Disabled student, Attitudes

Investıgatıon Of Attıtudes Of Pre-Servıce Teachers Of Exercıse And Sports Educatıon For Dısabılıtıes Towards Chıldren Wıth Mental Dısabılıtıes

Background: Aim: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of pre-service teachers who study at Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise and Sports Education for the Disabilities, towards mentally disabled children. Methods: “The Attitudes of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Candidates Towards Mentally Handicapped Children” scale was used to collect the research data. The universe of the study consists of 200 students studying at the sports science faculty of Inonu University, in the department of exercise and sports education for the disabilities. The sample of the study consists of 136 students randomly selected from the given universe. Results: According to the findings of the study, no statistically significant difference was found between the attitudes of physical education teachers according to the gender, age, class variable, and the status of having a disabled person attitudes towards mentally disabled children. Conclusions: Keywords: Exercise, attitude, individuals with mental disability.

A reexamination of pre-service physical education teacher attitudes toward school-based health-related fitness testing in the USA

Pre-service physical education teachers (PPETs) may be implementing health-related fitness testing (HRFT) in schools in the future. Thus, exploring their attitudes toward HRFT would help us understand physical education (PE) teachers’ attitudes toward HRFT. This study investigated PPET attitudes toward HRFT in the USA and the effects of teacher characteristics (i.e. gender, ethnicity, year in university, and previous experience with fitness tests) on attitudes. A total of 501 PPETs (283 males, 56.5%; 218 females, 43.5%) aged 28.12 years (SD = 7.34) were included. The previously validated PPETs’ attitudes toward HRFT survey was used to collect the data using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. Confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha were first used to examine the validity and reliability of the instrument. Then analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of variance were performed to test overall attitude differences and attitude subdomain differences in teacher characteristics, respectively. The results generated by the reliable and valid scale indicated that only slightly positive overall attitudes toward HRFT were found among PPETs. Year in university had a significant effect only on the cognitive component of attitude. PPETs’ previous experience with fitness tests had significant effects on all aspects of attitudes. No gender or ethnicity differences were found, however. More efforts are needed to improve fitness education in both higher education and K-12 PE programmes in order to help students develop positive attitudes and experiences toward HRFT. Future studies should focus on exploring how PETE programmes prepare PPETs for using HRFT in K-12 programmes.

Analysis of Secondary School Students' Attitudes and Self-Efficacy Perceptions towards Physical Education and The Sports Course

This study aimed to analyze attitudes and self-sufficiency perceptions of students from different license of sports and students with no sports branches at the secondary school level towards the physical education and sports course. Education should not be based solely on the increased or widespread use of written sources, images, and technological tools and equipment. It is a process in which students are involved in social, mental, and sports activities. However, great emphasis is given to physical education and sports, which have a direct and indirect effect on their physical, mental, emotional and social development, within educational activities. The study included 255 students (120 female, 135 male) studying at two different secondary schools in Şanlıurfa (Vatan secondary school with a sports facility and Ziyaeddin Akbulut secondary school without a sports facility) during the 2019-2020 academic year, and the Physical Education Predisposition Scale was used in the study. The scale is comprised of 11 items. It consists of two factors, namely 'Attitude' (6 items) and 'Self-Efficacy' (5 items). A significant difference between these schools was found based on the findings obtained from this scale. When the results were examined according to the gender variable, it was found that there was a significant difference between male students and female students in terms of the total scale dimension. Again, a significant result in favor of males was found in terms of self-efficacy dimension scores. In terms of sports branches, a significant difference was found between students who are licensed athletes and those who are not. However, no statistical difference was found when examined in terms of the family profession group. According to the attitude dimension results, there was a significant difference between students engaged in basketball and students engaged in handball as well as students without a branch and students engaged in handball. According to the results of the self-efficacy dimension, there was a significant difference between students without a branch and students engaged in basketball as well as those without a license and those engaged in handball. According to our findings, it is thought that the significant difference between the license is related to the reflection of the attitudes of physical education teachers in schools onto the students.

Analysis of the Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers towards Gifted Education According to Certain Variables

The purpose of this research is to identify the attitudes of physical education teachers regarding the education of gifted students. Physical education teachers working in Kırşehir province participated in the research on a voluntary basis. Sample selection is not made. Measurement tools were delivered to all teachers, but data collected from 91 teachers were processed. Relational screening method was used in this research. "Personal Information Form" and "Attitude Scale for Teachers on Gifted Education" were used in the data collection process of the research. Testing of the research data was performed at 0.05 significance level. In the analysis of the data, the items pertaining to the sub-problem were grouped and independent t-test and ANOVA techniques were used together with descriptive statistics such as frequency (f), percentage (%), weighted average (X̅) and standard deviation (SD). Cohen's d and eta-square (η2) were used to calculate the effect size of the significant difference. Research results showed that the attitudes of physical education teachers towards gifted education are highly positive in general. The attitudes of physical education teachers towards gifted education significantly differ according to the variables of department of graduation and years of service in the dimension of resistance to objections. However it was determined that there was statistically no significant difference concerning the variables of gender, type of school served and years of service.