Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study
Abstract Purpose This study investigates views and beliefs of current and preservice teachers regarding martial arts (MA) and the inclusion of martial arts in schools. Methods Participants completed an anonymous, 28‐item questionnaire made available online via Qualtrics (August–November 2020). Data...
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| description | Abstract Purpose This study investigates views and beliefs of current and preservice teachers regarding martial arts (MA) and the inclusion of martial arts in schools. Methods Participants completed an anonymous, 28‐item questionnaire made available online via Qualtrics (August–November 2020). Data was analysed using SPSS software to compare mean scores by sex, and between qualified teachers and preservice teachers. Qualitative data in the form of quotes was drawn upon and used to complement the quantitative results. Results Results indicate teachers and preservice teachers view MA as a worthwhile and beneficial activity for school‐aged students, and support the inclusion of MA into school settings. Conclusion These findings may be useful to inform policy and practice in schools, and the development of teacher education programs, professional development courses, and school‐based education programs utilizing MA to meet physical education learning outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-52d9f7d5df564f91812ee9d75c60436b2023-06-30T10:20:50ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352023-06-0166n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.1351Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional studyLouis Burt0Nicholas Riley1Narelle Eather2College of Human and Social Futures University of Newcastle Callaghan New South Wales AustraliaCollege of Human and Social Futures University of Newcastle Callaghan New South Wales AustraliaCollege of Human and Social Futures University of Newcastle Callaghan New South Wales AustraliaAbstract Purpose This study investigates views and beliefs of current and preservice teachers regarding martial arts (MA) and the inclusion of martial arts in schools. Methods Participants completed an anonymous, 28‐item questionnaire made available online via Qualtrics (August–November 2020). Data was analysed using SPSS software to compare mean scores by sex, and between qualified teachers and preservice teachers. Qualitative data in the form of quotes was drawn upon and used to complement the quantitative results. Results Results indicate teachers and preservice teachers view MA as a worthwhile and beneficial activity for school‐aged students, and support the inclusion of MA into school settings. Conclusion These findings may be useful to inform policy and practice in schools, and the development of teacher education programs, professional development courses, and school‐based education programs utilizing MA to meet physical education learning outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1351combat sportcurriculumpreservice teachersquestionnairewell‐being |
| spellingShingle | Louis Burt Nicholas Riley Narelle Eather Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study Health Science Reports combat sport curriculum preservice teachers questionnaire well‐being |
| title | Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study |
| title_full | Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study |
| title_short | Current and preservice teachers' views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in Australian school settings: A cross‐sectional study |
| title_sort | current and preservice teachers views and beliefs regarding martial arts and the inclusion of martial arts in australian school settings a cross sectional study |
| topic | combat sport curriculum preservice teachers questionnaire well‐being |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1351 |
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