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Ward, Phillip; Dervent, Fatih; Devrilmez, Erhan; Iserbyt, Peter; Kim, Insook; Ko, Bomna; Santiago, José A.; Tsuda, Emi; Xie, Xiuye – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2023
Background: Teacher education is a complex endeavor designed to prepare preservice teachers for the task of teaching physical education to students in K-12 schools. Yet, there is widespread criticism of teacher education outcomes within the United States and around the world. Consequently, teacher educators have been increasingly called upon to…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Evidence Based Practice
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Ward, Phillip; Mitchell, Murray F.; Lawson, Hal A.; van der Mars, Hans – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
The physical education teacher education (PETE) faculty charged with oversight and delivery of initial teacher licensure programs confront several challenges. Some necessitate responses to revised and new standards, while others can be reframed as timely opportunities for improvement and innovation, whether in response to or in anticipation of…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Barriers, Skill Development
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Tsuda, Emi; Ward, Phillip; Goodway, Jacqueline D. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2018
Tennis is a lifelong physical activity that is played from young childhood to adulthood. Tennis can be used to meet several of SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary school. Specifically, tennis is tied to outcomes relative to "striking with a short implement" in the…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Racquet Sports, Skill Development, Elementary School Students