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Title: Moving beyond the Pandemic: Lessons Learned in Physical Education and How to Move Forward
Language: English
Authors: Erin E. Centeio (ORCID 0000-0001-5465-4243), Kevin Mercier (ORCID 0000-0003-3505-2495), Jeanne Barcelona (ORCID 0000-0001-6758-7633), Heather Erwin (ORCID 0000-0001-5652-9331), Risto Marttinen (ORCID 0000-0003-3807-5684), John Foley (ORCID 0000-0002-3718-8276), Alex Garn (ORCID 0000-0002-7824-4027)
Source: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2026 45(1):139-148.
Availability: Human Kinetics, Inc. 1607 North Market Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 800-474-4457; Fax: 217-351-1549; e-mail: info@hkusa.com; Web site: http://journals.humankinetics.com/journal/jtpe
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Physical Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Online Courses, Elementary Secondary Education, Standards, Teaching Methods, Attitude Change, Psychological Patterns, Social Emotional Learning, Barriers
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.2024-0103
ISSN: 0273-5024
1543-2769
Abstract: Purpose: Research has explored online physical education (PE) throughout the pandemic and has started to identify its lasting results. This study investigated how teachers implemented PE a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and explored what challenges remained or were overcome from the onset of the pandemic. Method: Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, PE teachers (N = 607) completed an online survey about teaching PE during the pandemic. PE teachers (N = 20) were purposefully sampled and participated in follow-up interviews. Results: Quantitative data indicated that teachers rated themselves less effective as the pandemic continued. Despite this decline, teachers reported teaching to the standards with significant differences across grade levels. Qualitative findings provide context relating to four themes. Conclusions: Effective online PE requires pre- and in-service professional development on integrating technology, enhancing traditional teaching skills, and developing effective assessment strategies. The study highlights how PE instruction must adapt in an evolving digital world.
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