Tag Archives: physical education

An increasing number of studies have examined policies in physical education and teacher education, highlighting their role in prescribing behaviors and legitimizing certain knowledge perspectives. This paper investigates the representation of ethnic and cultural diversity in physical education teacher education programs in Norway, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Canada, revealing varied representations but an overall emphasis on liberal and critical approaches to …

Analyzing women’s dedication to teaching physical education in Ireland reveals their commitment challenges traditional societal values, particularly in a Catholic country with a strong influence from the church. Through a qualitative sociological approach, the study identifies three types of commitment among PE teachers: the “heiress,” the professional practitioner, and the “chosen one,” highlighting how their sporting experiences trigger and shape …