National Board Certified Physical Educators: Background Characteristics, Subjective Warrants, and Motivations
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| Title: | National Board Certified Physical Educators: Background Characteristics, Subjective Warrants, and Motivations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Woods, Amelia Mays, Rhoades, Jesse Lee |
| Source: | Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jul 2010 29(3):312-331. |
| 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://www.humankinetics.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Education, Physical Activities, Incentives, Physical Activity Level, Masters Degrees, Physical Education Teachers, Teaching Experience, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Background, Teacher Motivation, Questionnaires, Response Rates (Questionnaires), Age Differences, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Professional Development, Elementary Education, Teaching (Occupation), Career Choice, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Demography, Teacher Certification, Teacher Surveys |
| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
| Abstract: | This study examined National Board Certified Physical Education Teacher's (NBCPETs) demographic characteristics, recalled subjective warrants for entrance into the profession, and reasons for seeking this advanced certification. An extensive search for approximately 1,200 NBCPETs resulted in contact information for 819 NBCPETs. All were sent a demographic questionnaire which 334 returned, resulting in a 41% return rate. Sixty five were randomly selected and participated in qualitative interviews. The results indicate that NBCPETs are predominantly female (79%), Caucasian (78.9%), hold masters degrees (71.1%), and work in the elementary setting (55.1%). The mean age is 45 years, with about 20 years of teaching experience. Several themes related to subjective warrant emerged including career pursuit because of: a joy of working with and helping children; continued association with sport and physical activity; lack of aspirations to coach; and enjoyment of physical activity. The most frequent reasons for pursuit of NBC were related to procurement of financial incentives, an attempt to confront the challenge, and a desire to develop professionally. (Contains 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 61 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Access URL: | https://journals.humankinetics.com/jtpe-back-issues/jtpe-volume-29-issue-3-july-2010/national-board-certified-physical-educators-background-characteristics- |
| Accession Number: | EJ912705 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examined National Board Certified Physical Education Teacher's (NBCPETs) demographic characteristics, recalled subjective warrants for entrance into the profession, and reasons for seeking this advanced certification. An extensive search for approximately 1,200 NBCPETs resulted in contact information for 819 NBCPETs. All were sent a demographic questionnaire which 334 returned, resulting in a 41% return rate. Sixty five were randomly selected and participated in qualitative interviews. The results indicate that NBCPETs are predominantly female (79%), Caucasian (78.9%), hold masters degrees (71.1%), and work in the elementary setting (55.1%). The mean age is 45 years, with about 20 years of teaching experience. Several themes related to subjective warrant emerged including career pursuit because of: a joy of working with and helping children; continued association with sport and physical activity; lack of aspirations to coach; and enjoyment of physical activity. The most frequent reasons for pursuit of NBC were related to procurement of financial incentives, an attempt to confront the challenge, and a desire to develop professionally. (Contains 1 table.) |
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| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
