Physical education, initial teacher training and the labour market

Authors

  • Andreia Cristina Metzner Centro Universitário UNIFAFIBE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/1984644417918

Keywords:

Licenciate degree, Higher education, Expectations

Abstract

The present study aimed to verify the opinion of students of degree in Physical Education in relation to the knowledge acquired during initial training and professional performance as well as their expectations for the job market. Study participants were 31 students in the final year of the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. The results indicate that the knowledge related to teaching and different teaching methodologies are most important for the initial formation of future physical education teacher and the main expectations of the labor market involve the approval of tender and performance in basic education.

Author Biography

Andreia Cristina Metzner, Centro Universitário UNIFAFIBE

Mestre em Educação pela UFSCar. Professora dos cursos de licenciatura em Educação Física e Pedagogia do Centro Universitário UNIFAFIBE.

Published

2016-12-15

How to Cite

Metzner, A. C. (2016). Physical education, initial teacher training and the labour market. Education, 41(3), 645–656. https://doi.org/10.5902/1984644417918

Issue

Section

Continuous Demand