Teachers’ perceptions of Physical Education: a case study

Authors

  • Antonino Manuel Pereira Escola Superior de Educação - Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Portugal
  • Carla Silva
  • Cláudia Pinheiro Instituto Universitário da Maia - Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2016v28n47p160

Abstract

Despite the high potential physical education has for the development of young people, it has been facing several constraints in various countries. Thus, this study has as its main goal to identify the teachers' representations about the current state of PE in a town located in central region of Portugal We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 teachers from public schools in the municipality of Viseu – Portugal. The data showed that students have been giving less importance to the discipline while parents give more importance. Concerning the programs, the interests of students are frequently ignored. These programs should be less extensive and new subjects related to the socio-cultural environment could be promoted. Students’ evaluation is adequate but in the future it should highlight students’ commitment.          

Published

2016-05-25

How to Cite

Pereira, A. M., Silva, C., & Pinheiro, C. (2016). Teachers’ perceptions of Physical Education: a case study. Motrivivência, 28(47), 160–176. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2016v28n47p160

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