Physical Education Teacher in Middle Schools: Requirements and Academic Profile

Abstract

This study aimed to discuss the academic profiles and requirements of physical education teachers at middle schools. Therefore 102 physical education teachers (Mage= 44) from Uzbekistan participated in this study. The literature review method was used to find potential research papers. A special self-report interview was used to determine the professional needs of physical education teachers working at middle schools. The results of the interviews were used to determine the indicators of the professional profiles of the physical education teachers. The results showed that physical education teachers should meet several professional requirements. Also, revealed five main requirements, namely, psychological and pedagogical requirements, personal and professional requirements, teaching (or methodological) requirements, communicative and organizational requirements, and scientific-educational requirements. The research results can be applied to the future training of physical education teachers, the development of teacher education programs, and the organization of an effective educational process in schools. Future physical education teachers can use the results of this study to envision professional requirements, skills, and experiences.