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Jaehun 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
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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
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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
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Perlman, Dana – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of an intervention grounded in Self-Determination Theory on preservice teachers' instructional behaviors and the motivational responses of their students. A total of 62 preservice physical education teachers enrolled in a secondary physical education content and methods course were randomly…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Self Determination, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Skills
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Curtner-Smith, Matthew D. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1996
This study examined the impact of an early field experience, combined with a methods course, on preservice physical education teachers' conceptions of the teaching-learning process. Results indicated that these preservice teachers were concerned with pupil learning or elements of teaching related to pupil learning, and focused primarily on…
Descriptors: College Students, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Methods Courses
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Sariscsany, Mary Jo; Pettigrew, Frank – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1997
This study compared a teacher-directed interactive video classroom management training program, interactive video instruction, and teacher directed instruction for effectiveness in developing preservice physical educators' knowledge of classroom management. Results found that the interactive video method was more effective in developing preservice…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Interactive Video