scholarly journals The Self-Perceived Subject-Specific Professional Competencies of Slovenian Physical Education Teachers in Different Working Environments

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-223
Author(s):  
Marjeta Kovač ◽  
Bojan Leskošek ◽  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Miloš Tul
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Subject Specific ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This cross-sectional study was designed to analyse the differences in the subject-specific competencies of Slovenian Physical Education (PE) teachers according to their physical working environment. The participants, 681 Slovenian PE teachers, evaluated their professional subject-specific competencies (n=40) on a four-level Likert scale and two factors of their physical working environment (size of sports facilities and their equipment) with a self-administered questionnaire. Differences in their self-perceptions about subject-specific competencies between those working in good conditions and those working in poorer conditions were identified with the Mann-Whitney test for independent samples, and Cliff’s delta was used to estimate the size of the differences. The results show that higher perceptions of subject-specific competencies of PE teachers are mainly affected by the equipment of sports facilities, not their size; therefore, local communities and the state should ensure that all schools have roughly equal well-equipped sports facilities.

scholarly journals Differences in Subject-Specific Competences between Slovenian and Italian Physical Education Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Marjeta Kovac ◽  
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Bojan Leskosek ◽  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Miha Marinsek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Events ◽  
Subject Specific ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This cross-sectional study was designed to analyse the differences between the subject-specific competenc- es of Slovenian and Italian physical education (PE) teachers. The participants, 669 Slovenian and 484 Italian PE teachers, evaluated their professional competences with a self-administered questionnaire on a four-level Likert scale. A t-test for independent samples indicates differences in the self-evaluations of the majority of sub- ject-specific competences between both groups. However, in almost all items, Slovenian PE teachers evaluate their competences higher. A multivariate analysis of variance, used to identify the role of some socio-demo- graphic factors (state, gender, years of service), shows that the state has the highest impact on the differences between self-efficiency of both groups (p<0.001, Eta2=0.531). The greatest differences (Cohen's d > 0.8) are observed on those competences that relate to some of the narrower aspects of PE didactics. The reasons for the perceived differences can be found in some historical and social events, length of education, the different orientation of PE teacher education programmes, and the different responses of both countries to educational policies. The present study outcomes may aid in updating initial PE teacher training and designing a creative system of continuous professional development.

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 Teaching Efficacy Level of Physical Education Teachers in Oman and Kuwait Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Nasser Al Rawahi ◽  
Ahmad Yousef
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Teaching Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Special Knowledge ◽  
The State Of Kuwait

The aim of this study is to explore Omani and Kuwaiti physical education teachers’ teaching efficacy level and to determine differences in terms of gender variables. The sample consisted of 164 physical education teachers from Oman and 187 from the State of Kuwait. There were 49.9% male physical education teachers and 59.1% female physical education teachers from both countries. Data were collected through a developed teaching efficacy scale, which was borrowed from the literature, consisting of 5 main categories: content knowledge, pedagogical special knowledge, general teaching, classroom management, and assessment in physical education. Generally, the results revealed that physical education teachers hold a positive and medium level of teaching efficacy. In addition, physical education teachers in the State of Kuwait possessed higher levels than Omani physical education teacher in all dimensions except in the general teaching and classroom management dimensions. Furthermore, the level of teaching efficacy was higher for female physical education teachers compared to their counterparts. Further recommendations for future studies are also suggested.

scholarly journals REPRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING EXPECTATIONS OF A GROUP OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FROM A CHAIN OF SPORTS CENTERS IN THE AUTONOMOUS CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. a11en
Author(s):  
Analia Veronica Losada ◽  
Areán Roberto Virgilio ◽  
Severino Silvestre da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Training Expectations ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
And Training

The work proposes a contribution on the representations and expectations of training from the historical conditions and previous knowledge that has a sample of 137 Physical Education teachers made up of 72 male and 65 female, with an age range of 22 to 52 years, which is They work in a chain of sports centers that operate in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires at the time of expanding their knowledge in order to face complementary studies. An exploratory, descriptive, observational, intensive, cross-sectional and non-experimental design is presented, developed through a self-administered questionnaire with pre-coded questions, inquiring about aspects related to their profession and their relationship with evolution and preferences and interests in continuing education and higher education

scholarly journals Scientific Method in Physical Education Learning: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-226
Author(s):  
Nune Wire Panji Sakti ◽  
Rusdiana Yusuf ◽  
Adi Suriatno ◽  
Johan Irmansyah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teacher Interview ◽  
Student Questionnaire ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The physical education learning process through the scientific method emphasizes finding information about the basic techniques/skills taught and game rules to find solutions to every problem encountered. This study aims to determine the results of the implementation of the scientific method in learning physical education. The study design was a cross-sectional study. There were 386 students and three physical education teachers participants. The data collection procedure in this study used an assessment questionnaire for students and an interview protocol for physical education teachers. Two research instruments were used: student questionnaire sheets and teacher interview protocols. Student questionnaire data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive and physical education teacher interview data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive. The results of the assessment of the response of class students indicate that the implementation of the scientific method in physical education learning has been going very well. This is evidenced by the percentage value of the assessment of more than 75%, both in the initial, core, and final activity variables. This research has an impact on increasing the knowledge and competence of teachers related to scientific methods and improving the quality of physical education learning.

scholarly journals Effect of Professional Determinants upon Job Performance of Lecturers in Health and Physical Education at College Level

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-350
Author(s):  
Ashiq Muhammad ◽  
Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Khan ◽  
Dr. Wasim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
College Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Attitude ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
Demographic Attributes

The expanding role of physical education teachers at the college level led them to perform multifarious jobs including conduct of sports events, taking classes, maintaining discipline, and other important engagements. This workload had enhanced the complexity of their job and the demands intensive involvement of physical education teachers at the college level. Though very limited research has been done in the profession of physical education aiming at determining the factors influencing their job performance. Therefore, the present study was conducted to assess the effect of professional factors (professional attitude, professional pride & professional autonomy) among lecturers in the Federal and Provincial Governmental Colleges. This cross-sectional study utilized a stratified random sample of n=223 (males=139; females=84). A 67 items with closed-ended options questionnaires were used in the study, which was properly piloted with 30 other lecturers. By the use of an automated online platform, survey information was collected and all responses remained confidential. The demographic attributes were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while inferential statistics were applied to test the set hypotheses of the study. Findings of the study revealed that all the variables are significantly correlated at a significant level of 0.01. Other findings included a significant effect of professional factors upon the job performance of lecturers (p < .05). Additionally, the p values for all the variables are lesser than the standard value (p < 0.05) hence, homogeneity of variances is assumed.  Based on the findings, it is recommended that professional attitude, pride, and autonomy might be ensured among teachers to enhance their job performance.

scholarly journals Factors influencing job retention and satisfaction among nurses in tertiary level hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Mana Maya Rana ◽  
Nona Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Safe Working

Introduction: Retention of nurses in any health care facilities is essential for maintaining quality nursing care. Nurses’ job satisfaction is an important issue to retain nurse in same organization. The study aimed to assess factors influencing job retention and satisfaction among nurses. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 125 nurses working in Manipal Teaching Hospital. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. The semi structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistic. Results: Majority (90.4%) of nurses were in age group 21 to 39 years, 78.4% of nurses wanted to continue their job in current organization. All the nurses agreed on timely payment of salary followed by good working relationship with colleagues (93.6%), feeling proud to tell name of organization (89.6%), adequate supplies and equipment (83.2%), safe working environment (80.6%), opportunity to develop many job skill (81.6%), supportive matron (75.2%), the financial incentives such as bonus and allowance (67.2%), higher salary compared to similar organization (64.8%) are important factors to motivate nurses to retain in current organization. Only half of the nurses (50.4%) were satisfied with their job. The significant correlation was seen between factors influencing job retention and their satisfaction level. Conclusion: The study concluded that timely payment of salary, image of organization, safe working environment and adequate equipment and supplies are important factors to retain in this organization.  

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge and Perception Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance in University Students of Pakistan: Findings and Implications

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 866
Author(s):  
Iltaf Hussain ◽  
Nisa Yousaf ◽  
Sana Haider ◽  
Pervisha Jalil ◽  
Muhammad Usman Saleem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dosing Regimen ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The irrational use of antimicrobials has enormously contributed to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally and especially in the developing world. To assess the knowledge and perception regarding AMR and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in university students enrolled in pharmacy, veterinary, and biology programs by using an online self-administered questionnaire. The Chi-square and Fisher exact tests (where applicable) were performed to assess the association of the demographics with the students’ knowledge and perception regarding AMR and AMS. A total of 496 students completed the questionnaire, among which, 85.7% of the participants were familiar with the term AMR and 79.4% of the participants correctly identified a poorly designed dosing regimen as a contributing factor towards AMR. The majority of participants (57.9%) were familiar with the term AMS and 86.5% were aware of the aim of AMS. The participants showed good knowledge regarding AMR and AMS, but to further improve student knowledge and perception of AMS and AMR, it is suggested that dedicated modules on antibiotic use and AMS should be incorporated into the curricula of these undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

scholarly journals Mental Health of COVID-19 Patients—A Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4758
Author(s):  
Hasan Saeed Alamri ◽  
Wesam F. Mousa ◽  
Abdullah Algarni ◽  
Shehata F. Megahid ◽  
Ali Al Bshabshe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: This study aims to investigate the mental health of COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out targeting confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. Due to travel and time constraints as well as the accessibility of patients, cases were included from East Jeddah Hospital, King Abdulaziz Hospital, and the Oncology Center in Jeddah. The data were collected using a predesigned self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire addressed COVID-19 cases, personal data, medical history, smoking, traveling abroad, and work-related conditions. Additionally, data regarding contact level with COVID-19 cases were considered. The mental health statuses of the patients were assessed using a validated Arabic version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale. The study included 261 COVID-19 patients whose ages ranged from 18 to 65 years. Results: The survey findings revealed that 13% of COVID-19 patients had a borderline level of anxiety, 26.8% were considered anxiety cases, while 60.2% were normal. The findings also revealed that 29.9% had a borderline level of depression, 18.4% were considered depression cases, while 51.7% were normal. Conclusions: This study concluded that COVID-19 patients experience anxiety and depression, and as the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread, the results of the study are particularly useful in developing a strategy to psychologically support COVID-19 patients.

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