Reform in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE): A Critical Inquiry for the Future

Authors : Ferman KONUKMAN

Pages : 6-21

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Publication Date : 2016-01-05

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Physical Education Teacher Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PETE); programs should connect to reality of school life with collaborative and innovative efforts to improve quality of school physical education programs. Undergraduate physical education programs in theUnited Stateshave changed considerably during the past two decades.  One of the main changes was the expansion of non-teaching majors insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Zeigler, 1988);.  The reform of undergraduate physical education programs from single track to multiple was a result of changing employment patterns of students in the programs.  Thus, physical education programs in theUnited Stateshave begun to prepare students in different careers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(McBride, 1984);. On the other hand, There is an argument over subject matter of physical education being closely aligned to sport, games, and fitness activities that physical education should focus on sub-disciplines insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(i.e. biomechanics, exercise physiology); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Corbin & Eckert, 1990);. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to analyze these different approaches in reforming PETE programs with a critical inquiry for the future.
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