Development of Professional Identity in Physical Education Teachers

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student of Sport Management, Department of Sport Sciences, Yasuj Branch, Islamic Azad University,Yasuj, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Sport Sciences, Yasuj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yasuj, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Depatment of Sport Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate the development of professional identity in physical education teachers using an interpretative structural approach.
Methods: This study is practical in nature, with data collected and qualitatively coded through library research and in-depth interviews with 23 experts. The components and indicators of professional identity development in physical education teachers were identified using the Delphi method. These components were then organized into a structural self-interaction form and presented to experts as a questionnaire for pair-wise comparison and interaction determination. The ISM technique was used to structure the components.
Results: The results revealed a model consisting of 15 components and 53 indicators across individual, professional, contextual, socio-cultural, welfare, and economic dimensions, organized into six levels. Components such as professional orientation, physical-psychological and professional knowledge were situated at the lowest level, while task orientation and professional commitment were at the first level of the interpretive structural model.
Conclusion: It was found that physical education teachers have ability to create effective learning opportunities, promote teamwork, demonstrate initiative and innovation, specialize in teaching various sports, contribute to the development of motor literacy, adapt to change, and exhibit intelligence and talent, all essential components of professional identity. Attaining these foundational components will facilitate the development and strengthening of other aspects of professional identity in physical education teachers.
 

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Sports Psychology
Volume 16, Issue 1
2024
Pages 235-254

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  • Receive Date: 15 June 2022
  • Revise Date: 02 August 2022
  • Accept Date: 09 September 2022

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