An examination of the problems faced by the physical education teachers in the profession according to the some variables

Authors

  • Zekeriya Göktaş School of Physical Education and Sport, Balikesir University
  • Murat Özmaden School of Physical Education and Sport, Balikesir University

Keywords:

physical education teachers, profession, problems, marital status

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the problems faced by the physical education teachers according to certain variables, such as problems with school administration, problems with school and physical conditions, problems encountered in terms of their education and problems with students and parents and to identify the issues that cause stress.The study group is consisted of 178 physical education teachers in the province of Balıkesir. The study data were obtained through a questionnaire. Α reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was found to be .87. The analysis included descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test and One Way Analysis of Variance.

As a result, a significant relationship was found between marital status and the problems encountered with the education they receive (t=2.25,P =0.03<0.05). Looking at the means, the married physical education teachers experience more problems in the work than unmarried physical education teachers do (XE=4:48>XB=4.22). A significant association was found between the problems that cause stress and marital status (t =2.00,P =0.05=0.05). Significant relationships were found between teachers tenure and 1) problems faced with school management, 2) school related problems and physical conditions, 3) school management, 4) physical conditions, 5) student, student families and problems that cause stress. "21 and more years " worked physical education teachers face more problems.

 

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Published

2012-10-27

How to Cite

Göktaş, Z., & Özmaden, M. (2012). An examination of the problems faced by the physical education teachers in the profession according to the some variables. Journal of Human Sciences, 9(2), 1321–1336. Retrieved from https://www.j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/2189

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Section

Physical Education and Sport Sciences