This study provides an overview of components of teacher identity that are found in
quantitative measurement instruments; and reports on the psychometric quality of these …

In October 2009, JOPERD published a special issue about “Engaging Urban Youths in
Physical Education and Physical Activity.” Seven years later, many of the considerations …

Introduction Teachers' inclusive education competency is the key to the successful
implementation of inclusive education. Under the background of China's vigorous …

The early years of a child's life are critical in supporting their physical development. As a
result, early childhood teachers have a profound responsibility and influence on the …

Teachers have many problems transferring theoretical knowledge into practice. That's why
teacher educators seek ways for connecting theory and practice in their pre-service teacher …

Background: Generalist teachers' confidence, competence and preparedness to teach
Physical Education (PE) following Primary School Physical Education Teacher Education …

Studies suggest that incorporating core academic subjects into physical education (PE)
stimulates the development of both motor and cognitive skills in primary school students. For …

This longitudinal research explored beginning elementary classroom teachers' beliefs about
learning to teach physical education (PE) across time. Understanding how beliefs shape the …

The development of a teacher identity (TI) profoundly impacts teacher education program
graduates' career intention and teaching practices. Existing studies on pre-service physical …

This research examines the impact of the biographies of generalist elementary school pre-
service teachers (PSTs) on their experiences of Canadian physical education teacher …