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Physical Education Alternative Certification Programs: Learning Opportunities for Teacher Candidates
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Direct linkJaehun Jung; Layne Case; Samuel W. Logan; Joonkoo Yun – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: This study investigated differences in (a) completion of teaching methods courses and (b) participation in professional development opportunities between alternatively and traditionally certified physical educators. Method: The sample included 1,850 physical educators (mean age: 42.7 years, male: 61.7%, female: 38.3%) from the 2017 to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Alternative Teacher Certification, Educational Opportunities, Faculty Development
Xiaolu Liu; Jingwen Liu; Rachel Gurvitch – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: This study explored how preservice physical education teachers (PPETs) perceive health-related fitness testing (HRFT) administered in a self-testing format with the aim to enhance their HRFT learning and better prepare them for future HRFT implementation. Methods: The study utilized a constructive phenomenological research design. A total…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Student Attitudes, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Wu, Fei; Phelps, Ashley; Hodges, Michael; Zhang, Xin; Keating, Xiaofen D.; Zhang, Yiqiong – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2022
Purpose: To review past research on teaching methods courses with preservice physical education teachers and preservice elementary classroom teachers. Method: This study was guided by the "2017 National Standards for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education." A thorough literature search was conducted using online databases, and a…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Methods Courses
May, Leah K.; Curtner-Smith, Matthew D.; Wind, Stefanie A. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2022
Purpose: To determine the influence of an elementary methods course and early field experience on eight preservice teachers' (PTs') value orientations. Method: The theoretical perspective employed was occupational socialization. Data were collected with the short form of the value orientation inventory and five qualitative techniques (formal and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Field Experience Programs
Xie, Xiuye; Ward, Phillip; Chey, Won Seok; Dillon, Leslie; Trainer, Scott; Cho, Kyuil – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine how preservice teachers (PSTs) developed their adaptive competence in lesson planning through repeated rehearsals and reflections in an online learning environment. Methods: A case study design utilizing descriptive analysis was used to analyze data collected from a series of lesson plan iterations…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Competencies, Physical Education Teachers
Parkes, Craig; Hemphill, Michael A. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
Purpose: To investigate the existence of fitness orientations among preservice teachers (PTs) and to identify what has influenced these orientations. Methods: The participants were 14 undergraduate PTs enrolled in a physical education teacher education games methods course in the Northeast United States. Qualitative data were collected through…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Physical Fitness, Socialization
Webster, Collin A.; Moon, Jongho; Bennett, Hayes; Griffin, Stephen – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
This study examined the implementation and effectiveness of a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP)- informed, 15-week physical education secondary methods course, adapted from its previous in-person format to be completely online for fall 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were 15 preservice physical education…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Physical Activities, Physical Education
Romar, Jan-Erik; Ferry, Magnus – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2020
Purpose: This study was framed with an explorative approach in which preservice classroom teachers (PCTs) participated in physical education learning activities. The purpose was to investigate the construction of their practical knowledge. Methods: Data collection was integrated into a methods course and included a written text assignment in which…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level
Webster, Collin A.; Nesbitt, Danielle; Lee, Heesu; Egan, Cate – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine preservice physical education teachers' (PPET) service learning experiences planning and implementing course assignments aligned with comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) recommendations. Methods: Based on service learning principles, PPETs (N = 18) enrolled in a physical…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Learning Experience, Comprehensive School Health Education, Physical Education
