| Abstract |
Purpose : To examine socialization experiences of physical educators who deliver strength and conditioning (S&C) programming, particularly the development of subjective theories, expertise, orientations, and perceived mattering. Methods : Thirty-one secondary school physical educators providing S&C instruction/supervision as part of required duties completed in-depth interviews with Occupational Socialization Theory as a guiding framework for analysis. Results : Themes developed were (a) acculturation and organizational socialization influence beliefs, (b) S&C professional development is scarce, (c) S&C in physical education is a sporting endeavor, (d) blurred lines between teaching and coaching, and (e) S&C-related programs matter. Discussion : Physical educators delivering S&C programming lack adequate preservice preparation and professional development, and experience both role conflict and decreased marginalization. Physical education teacher education programs should offer more formal S&C training for safe and effective instruction/supervision. Schools should provide S&C-related professional development to maximize student learning and safety and avoid potential legal liability. |
| Authors |
Ben D. Kern   , David Bellar , Wesley J. Wilson , Samiyah Rasheed
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| Journal Info |
Human Kinetics | Journal of Teaching in Physical Education , vol: 43
, iss: 1
, pages: 31 - 38
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| Publication Date |
1/1/2024 |
| ISSN |
0273-5024 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2022-0207 |
| Keywords |
Sport Education (Score: 0.577044) , Physical Education (Score: 0.573514) , Exercise Motivation (Score: 0.572108) , Teacher Strategies (Score: 0.543544) , Socialization Theory (Score: 0.537969)
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