The study of teacher/coach role conflict has a long history in the physical education literature. However, only a few studies have measured the construct using psychometric instrumentation. Ryan (2008) created one such instrument, but the survey was not validated prior to use. As such, the purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the…

Research grounded in role theory and occupational socialization theory point to the potential consequences of occupying the roles of physical education teacher and athletic coach concurrently. Specifically, time constraints and inconsistencies in role requirements, organization, rewards, and modes of accountability in teaching and coaching create…

The constructs of role stressors, burnout, and resilience have been the topic of numerous research studies in physical education and education more generally. Specific to physical education, much effort has been devoted to the study of teacher/coach role conflict. However, no prior studies have examined how role stressors, burnout, and resilience…

While quality physical education teacher education requires recruits to be trained in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective teaching, research stemming from socialization theory and role theory indicates that this may not be adequate. Pre-service teachers also need to be made aware of organizational challenges they will…

The role of school teachers is becoming increasingly complex. This complexity may be even more pronounced for physical education teachers, who must often cope with additional challenges stemming from marginalization, isolation, and teacher/coach role conflict. Physical education teachers must also manage relationships with colleagues,…

The issue of teacher/coach role conflict is assessed in five areas: (1) conflict in values between coaches and society; (2) lower status of coaches in the educational profession; (3) conflict between personal advancement and commitment to athletes; (4) combined workload of the teacher/coach; and (5) differences between teaching and coaching…

The role conflict experienced by the teacher-coach is discussed. Coaches are seen as both victims and scapegoats since they are in a position to be dismissed arbitrarily if the team is not successful, even if their teaching records are exceptional. (JN)

Teacher/coach role conflict was assessed by surveying individuals who have served simultaneously as teachers and coaches to determine their perceptions of how intense this conflict is. Five areas were examined: (1) value conflicts between society's attitudes and coaching ethics; (2) unequal professional status of coaches; (3) conflict between…

To explain why college students enter physical education teacher programs, D. Lortie's paradigm of occupational choice and anticipatory socialization was applied to physical education entry studies. Interpersonal and service dimensions of teaching, enjoyment of sports, job security, easy entrance standards, and other factors were influential in…