Physical Education Teachers’ and Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes Toward Cultural Pluralism

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Columna ◽  
John T. Foley ◽  
Rebecca K. Lytle
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Cultural Pluralism ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Hoc

The purpose of this study was to analyze both male and female physical education teacher attitudes toward cultural pluralism and diversity. Participants (N = 433) were adapted physical education specialists, physical education generalists, and teacher candidates. The research method was a descriptive cross-sectional survey (Fraenkel & Wallen, 1990). Data were collected using a modified version of the Pluralism and Diversity Attitude Assessment survey (Stanley, 1997). Mann-Whitney U tests showed no significant differences in attitude scores between teachers and teacher candidates. However, women’s attitude scores were significantly higher than men’s. Further Friedman’s ANOVA test showed statistical differences on the survey’s constructs for gender and professional status. Post hoc analysis indicated that the groups scored significantly higher on the construct, Value Cultural Pluralism than Implement Cultural Pluralism. This means teachers generally valued cultural diversity, but struggled to implement culturally responsive pedagogy. In conclusion, physical educators may need better preparation to ensure cultural competence.

#SayHerName: Black Women Physical Education Teachers of the Year

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Tara B. Blackshear
Keyword(s):  
Black Women ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Teachers Of The Year ◽  
Women's Voices ◽  
Group Interviews

Purpose: Black women are devalued in many aspects of American culture—physical education (PE) is no exception. Platforms to celebrate Black women’s excellence in PE are scarce. Drawing on Black feminist thought and critical race theory, the purpose of this article is to describe and explain the experiences of Black women physical educators who earned PE Teacher of the Year. Participants: Two Black women share their experiences as physical educators and PE Teachers of the Year. Methods: Qualitative narrative inquiry consisting of semistructured, virtual group interviews was employed. Results: Four core themes were identified: (a) invisibility, (b) superwoman syndrome, (c) affirming role models, and (d) culturally responsive pedagogies. Discussion/Conclusion: Elevating Black women’s voices in PE requires a deconstruction of limited exposure opportunities. Normalizing Black excellence in PE acknowledges that Black women’s intersectionalities create enormous challenges yet foster students’ success. Black women physical educators benefit students and society.

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge of Sports Coaches and Physical Education Teachers in Physical Therapy in Jordan

2021 ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Riziq Allah Gaowgzeh ◽  
Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian ◽  
Mikhled Falah Maayah ◽  
Saad S. Alfawaz ◽  
Ziyad Neamatallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographical Data ◽  
Sports Coaches

Physiotherapy is a profession that helps to restore movement and function following an injury or illness. This study sought to identify the physical therapy knowledge of physical education teachers and sports coaches in Jordan. This study is a cross-sectional study conducted on several sports coaches and physical education teachers in Jordan. Participants were given the questionnaire through google forms, and they were all advised to fill it up. A predetermined selection criterion was used to select the participants. Out of 250 volunteers chosen for the study, only 152 questionnaires were selected for the final analysis. A self-administer questionnaire consisting was developed, which includes two parts. Part I collects the demographical data, and part II contains the questionnaires, including physiotherapy. The consent form is attached with the questionnaire, and those who gave consent to use the data were included in the analysis. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0. with the alpha set for significance at <0.05. Overall, it identified that 84% of the sports coaches and physical education teachers know physiotherapy services well. This study concluded that a more significant proportion of the sports coaches and physical education teachers have a good understanding of physical therapy services provided to the sports personnel in Jordan. They have good knowledge of physical therapy techniques and services provided, and they also have a good understanding of their role in on-field and off-field management.

scholarly journals Diseño y validación de un cuestionario sobre las concepciones y percepción de los estudiantes sobre la evaluación en Educación Física (Design and validation of a questionnaire about the conceptions and perception of the students about the assessment in P

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 317-325
Author(s):  
Enoc Valentín González Palacio ◽  
Beatriz Elena Chaverra Fernández ◽  
Sirley Andrea Bustamante Castaño ◽  
Carlos Andrés Toro Suaza
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Class ◽  
Information Process ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Education Class ◽  
Experimental Type

 El propósito de este estudio fue diseñar y validar un cuestionario sobre las concepciones y percepción de los estudiantes de educación secundaria sobre la evaluación en la clase de Educación Física (EF). Este estudio fue de corte transversal, de tipo no experimental descriptivo, el proceso de validación del cuestionario contó con la participación de ocho expertos licenciados en educación física (seis doctores y dos magister en el área), quienes determinaron el número de preguntas establecidas para el cuestionario. La aplicación del instrumento se hizo con 355 estudiantes del área metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá (Antioquia-Colombia). La muestra fue no probabilística, el tratamiento de la información se realizó mediante el software SPSS v23. El cuestionario está estructurado en cuatro dimensiones: concepciones, actores, instrumentos-momentos y contenidos. La conclusión principal del estudio derivado del proceso de la validez del contenido y el análisis de fiabilidad, demuestra que el instrumento es acertado y adecuado, convirtiéndolo en un elemento significativo para la realización de diagnóstico y valoración de la evaluación para los docentes y futuras investigaciones.  Abstract. The purpose of this study was to design and validate a questionnaire about the conceptions and perception of high school students about the assessment in the Physical Education class. This study was cross-sectional, descriptive non-experimental type, the validation process of the questionnaire had the participation of eight experts, physical education teachers (six doctors and two magister in the area), who finally determined the number of questions established for the questionnaire. The application of the instrument was made with 355 students from the metropolitan area of ​​Valle de Aburrá (Antioquia-Colombia). The sample was non-probabilistic; the information process was carried out using SPSS v23 software. The questionnaire is structured in four dimensions: conceptions, actors, instruments-moments and content. The main conclusion of the study derived from the content validity process (CVR) and the reliability analysis demonstrates that the instrument is successful and adequate, making it a significant element for carrying out diagnosis and assessment for teachers and future researches.

scholarly journals Examination of the Concept of School Climate from the Perspective of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Candidates

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Cüneyt Taşkın ◽  
Umut Canlı
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Climate Scale ◽  
Post Hoc

School climate, which is the sum of behaviors in a school, is also defined as the character of the school. A school’s climate has a significant impact on the quality of education, and on student success or failure. From this point of view, this study aims to examine the school climate from the perspectives of physical education and sports teacher candidates. To this end, the "School Climate Scale for University Students", developed by Ali R. Terzi, was applied to 303 physical education and sports teaching department students with three sub-factors. The data obtained were first subjected to a structure analysis and then to the reliability validity test, and the validity of the scale was determined. According to the type of variables, independent groups t-tests, one-way analysis of variance tests, post hoc tests, or effect size (Eta-square) tests were applied. While the answers given by the teacher candidates did not differ according to gender, a significant difference was found according to the grade they were studying in (in favor of first and fourth year students).

Stereotypes and Personal Beliefs about Women Physical Education Teachers

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary B. Harris ◽  
Joy Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Personal Beliefs ◽  
Cultural Stereotypes ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Heterosexual Women ◽  
Status Of Women

In order to assess their cultural stereotypes and personal beliefs about women physical education teachers, we surveyed 196 individuals attending the 1995 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) convention. Respondents felt that most Americans stereotyped women physical educators as masculine, aggressive, athletic, lesbian, and unintellectual. Their personal views were less extreme. Some differences in personal beliefs were found between men and women, and between lesbians, heterosexual men and heterosexual women. Occupation, age, and education were not importantly related to stereotyping. Open ended questions revealed both positive and negative aspects of physical education as a profession for women. Based upon the continued existence of some negative stereotypes, coupled with the low status of women physical educators, we suggest that the profession needs to increase its educational efforts and its appreciation of diversity.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Correlates in Middle School Adolescents: Perceived Benefits and Barriers and Their Determinants

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Roth ◽  
Monique Gill ◽  
Alec M. Chan-Golston ◽  
Lindsay N. Rice ◽  
Catherine M. Crespi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Hierarchical Logistic Regression ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of benefits and barriers and their relationship with physical activity (PA) among predominantly Latino middle school students. Data were collected in a cross-sectional survey of 4,773 seventh-grade students recruited from a large, urban school district in Los Angeles. Hierarchical logistic regression models were used to assess determinants of benefits and barriers as well as their association with self-reported PA. Differences in benefits and barriers were observed by gender, ethnicity, and body size. Barriers were negatively correlated with all three PA outcomes while benefits were positively associated with exercising at least 60 min daily. A deeper understanding of benefits and barriers can facilitate the development of interventions and collaborative efforts among physical education teachers, school nurses, and administrators to implement comprehensive approaches that encourage students’ participation in PA inside and outside of the classroom.

scholarly journals Association between Motivational Climate, Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, and Levels of Physical Activity in Physical Education Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
González-Valero ◽  
Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
Ramírez-Granizo ◽  
Puertas-Molero
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Active Lifestyles ◽  
Perceived Motivational Climate

Physical Education is an essential educational area to develop physical-healthy habits and motivational orientations, which are fundamental to guide the situation of future Physical Education teachers. These professionals will have a fundamental role in teaching different types of motivations, active lifestyles, and healthy habits in youths. For this reason, the objective of the study is to know the association between motivational climate, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), and the practice of physical activity in future Physical Education teachers. A cross-sectional and nonexperimental study was carried out using a single measurement within a single group. The sample consisted of 775 university students from the cities of Andalusia (Spain). Motivational climate was evaluated through the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2), levels of physical activity were evaluated through the adolescent version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ-A), and level of adherence to the MD was assessed through Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED). On one hand, the healthy and self-improvement component promoted by physical activity favors an orientation focused on process and learning. Likewise, the competitive component is key to motivation focused on product and social recognition. In addition, future Physical Education teachers should pay special attention to the unequal recognition among members that physical activity can generate, in order to avoid personal disregard and social rejection. The ego climate is related to a high adherence to the MD. On the other hand, the future Physical Education teachers who manifest motivational processes based on fun and their own satisfaction have low levels of adherence to the MD.

Injuries Among Slovenian Physical Education Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjeta Kovač ◽  
Bojan Leskošek ◽  
Vedran Hadžić ◽  
Gregor Jurak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Management Techniques Used by High School Physical Education Teachers

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josée Perron ◽  
Peggy J. Downey
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Pupil Control ◽  
High School Physical Education ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Management Techniques

The purpose of this study was to describe the management techniques used by high school physical education teachers immediately before (preactive) and after (reactive) student behavior. Eight experienced physical educators were videotaped as they each taught four lessons of their regular schedule. Formal and informal interviews with the teachers were audiotaped and/or recorded in field notes. Management techniques observed during lessons or described during interviews were analyzed by deduction using the 22 categories of Henkel’s (1991) Physical Education Pupil Control Inventory (PEPCI). New categories were developed by induction to accommodate observed or discussed techniques that could not be coded into Henkel’s categories. These secondary physical education teachers used 28 different management techniques, including 21 (75%) from Henkel’s PEPCI and 7 (25%) others observed by the researcher or described by the teachers. Findings contribute to a foundation for further research into the positive management of student behavior.

Validation of the Physical Education Teachers' Physical Activity Self-efficacy Scale with a Turkish Sample

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okkes Alpaslan Gencay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Reliable Scale

The main purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Physical Education Teachers' Physical Activity Self-efficacy Scale (PETPAS), developed by Martin and Kulinna (2003), in a Turkish setting, and to test if there are any differences according to gender and teaching experience of Turkish PE teachers. The Turkish version of the PETPAS was administered to 227 physical educators from 3 cities in Turkey. Exploratory factor analysis showed that the scale consists of 4 dimensions, as does the original. Cronbach's alpha was .86, and both the Equal-Length Spearman Brown split-half coefficient (r = .72) and Guttman's split-half coefficient (r = .73) showed good results. The independent t test results revealed that there were significant gender differences in space, time, and institution subscales. One way ANOVA results also indicated that student and space subscales significantly differed according to teaching experience of the PE teachers. These results indicated that the PETPAS is a valid and reliable scale for Turkish culture.

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