2,558
Views
39
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Articles

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Physical Education Teachers' Career Intentions

, &
Pages 234-244 | Received 04 Dec 2012, Accepted 14 Jan 2014, Published online: 20 May 2014

REFERENCES

  • Armour, K. M., & Yelling, M. (2004). Professional “development” and professional “learning”: Bridging the gap for experienced physical education teachers. European Physical Education Review, 10, 71–93.
  • Bain, L. B. (1990). Physical education teacher education. In R. W.Houston, M.Haberman, & J.Sikula (Eds.), Handbook of research on teacher education (pp. 758–781). New York, NY: Macmillan.
  • Billingsley, B. S. (2004). Special education teacher retention and attrition: A critical analysis of the research literature. Journal of Special Education, 38, 39–55.
  • Boe, E. E., Cook, L. H., & Sunderland, R. J. (2008). Teacher turnover: Examining exit attrition, teaching area transfer, and school migration. Exceptional Children, 75, 7–31.
  • Burke, P. J., & McDonnell, J. H. (1992). Competency building. In R.Fessler & J. C.Christensen (Eds.), Teacher career cycle: Understanding and guiding the professional development of teachers (pp. 119–152). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Cushman, P. (2005). Let's hear it from the males: Issues facing male primary school teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 21, 227–240.
  • Evans, J., & Williams, T. (1989). Moving up and getting out: The classed, gendered career opportunities of physical education teachers. In T.Templin & P.Schempp (Eds.), Socialization into physical education: Learning to teach (pp. 235–250). Indianapolis, IN: Benchmark.
  • Fejgin, N., Talmor, R., & Erlich, I. (2005). Inclusion and burnout in physical education. European Physical Education Review, 11, 29–50. 10.1177/1356336X05049823.
  • Fessler, R. (1992). The teacher career cycle. In R.Fessler & J. C.Christensen (Eds.), Teacher career cycle: Understanding and guiding the professional development of teachers (pp. 21–44). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Fessler, R., & Christensen, J. (1992). Summary and synthesis of career cycle. In R.Fessler & J. C.Christensen (Eds.), Teacher career cycle: Understanding and guiding the professional development of teachers (pp. 249–277). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Hardman, K. (2008). The situation of physical education in schools: A European perspective. Human Movement, 9, 5–18.
  • Hargreaves, A. (1998). The emotional practise of teaching. Teaching and Teacher Education, 14, 835–854.
  • Hargreaves, A. (2001). The emotional geographies of teachers' relations with colleagues. International Journal of Educational Research, 35, 503–527.
  • Heikinaro-Johansson, P., & Telama, R. (2005). Physical education in Finland. In U.Pühse & M.Gerber (Eds.), International comparison of physical education. Concepts, problems, prospects (pp. 250–271). Oxford, England: Meyer & Meyer Sport.
  • Henninger, M. L. (2007). Lifers and troupers: Urban physical education teachers who stay. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26, 125–144.
  • Huotari, P. R. T., Nupponen, H., Laakso, L., & Kujala, U. M. (2010). Secular trends in muscular fitness among Finnish adolescents. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 38, 739–747. 10.1177/1403494810384425.
  • Itkonen, T., & Jahnukainen, M. (2007). An analysis of accountability policies in Finland and the United States. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 54, 5–23.
  • Keigher, A. (2010). Teacher attrition and mobility: Results from the 2008–09 teacher follow-up survey (NCES 2010-353). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.
  • Kougioumtzis, K., Patriksson, G., & Stråhlman, O. (2011). Physical education teachers' professionalization: A review of occupational power and professional control. European Physical Education Review, 17, 111–129. 10.1177/1356336X11402266.
  • Koustelios, A., & Tsigilis, N. (2005). The relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among physical education teachers: A multivariate approach. European Physical Education Review, 11, 189–203.
  • Lawson, H. A. (1989). From rookie to veteran: Workplace conditions in physical education and induction into the profession. In T.Templin & P.Schempp (Eds.), Socialization in physical education: Learning to teach (pp. 145–164). Indianapolis, IN: Benchmark.
  • LeCompte, M. D., & Dworkin, A. G. (1991). Giving up on school: Student dropouts and teacher burnouts. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.
  • Lynn, S. K. (2002). The winding path: Understanding the career cycle of teachers. Clearing House, 75, 179–182.
  • Lynn, S. K., & Woods, A. M. (2010). Following the yellow brick road: A teacher's journey along the proverbial career path. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 54–71.
  • Macdonald, D. (1999). The “professional” work of experienced physical education teachers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70, 41–54.
  • Macdonald, D., Hutchins, C., & Madden, J. (1994). To leave or not to leave: Health and physical education teachers' career choices. ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 4(3), 19–23.
  • Macdonald, D., & Kirk, D. (1996). Private lives, public lives: Surveillance, identity and self in the work of beginning physical education teachers. Sport, Education and Society, 1, 59–75. 10.1080/1357332960010104.
  • Mäkelä, K., Hirvensalo, M., Palomäki, S., Herva, H., & Laakso, L. (2012). Liikunnanopettajaksi vuosina 1984–2004 valmistuneiden työtyytyväisyys [Job satisfaction among physical education teachers who graduated in 1984–2004]. Liikunta & Tiede, 49(1), 67–74.
  • Mäkelä, K., Hirvensalo, M., Whipp, P., & Laakso, L. (2013). Physical education teachers in motion: An account of attrition and area transfer. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. Advance online publication. 10.1080/17408989.2013.780590.
  • Moreira, H. (1995). Physical education teachers and job commitment: A preliminary analysis. European Physical Education Review, 1, 122–136.
  • Nupponen, H., Herva, H., Koponen, J., & Laakso, L. (2000). Likunnanopettajaksi 1993–1996 valmistuneiden nykyinen työ. työ-ja koulutustyytyväisyys [Current work and job satisfaction of PE teachers who graduated in 1993–1996]. Liikunnanopettaja, (4–5), 13–16.
  • Palomäki, S., & Heikinaro-Johansson, P. (2011). Liikunan oppimistulosten seuranta-arriointi perusopetuksessa [National evaluation study of physical education learning outcomes in basic education in 2010]. Helsinki, Finland: Finnish National Board of Education.
  • Richards, K. A. R., & Templin, T. J. (2012). Toward a multidimensional perspective on teacher–coach role conflict. Quest, 64, 164–176.
  • Rusbult, C. E. (1983). A longitudinal test of the investment model: The impact on job satisfaction, job commitment and turnover of variations in rewards, costs, alternatives, and investments. Journal of Applied Psychology, 68, 429–438.
  • Sandmark, H., Wiktorin, C., Hogstedt, C., Klenell-Hatschek, E.-K., & Vingård, E. (1999). Physical workload in physical education teachers. Applied Ergonomics, 30, 435–442.
  • Shoval, E., Erlich, I., & Fejgin, N. (2010). Mapping and interpreting novice physical education teachers' self-perceptions of strengths and difficulties. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 15, 85–101. 10.1080/17408980902731350.
  • Smethem, L. (2007). Retention and intention in teaching careers: Will the new generation stay?Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 13, 465–480.
  • Sparkes, A. (1991). Exploring the subjective dimension of curriculum change. In N.Armstrong & A.Sparkes (Eds.), Issues in physical education (pp. 20–35). London, England: Cassell.
  • Sparkes, A., Schempp, P. A., & Templin, T. J. (1993). Exploring dimensions of marginality: Reflecting on the life histories of physical education teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 12, 386–398.
  • Suikka, J., Herva, H., Laakso, L. & Nupponen, H. (2004). Liikunnan-opettajiksi vuosina 1993–2000 valmistuneiden työ-ja koulutustyytyväisyys sekä työnkuva 2–6 vuotta valmistumisen jälkeen [Current work and job satisfaction of PE teachers 2–6 years after graduation]. Liikunnanopettaja, (3), 40–44.
  • Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2013). Using multivariate statistics (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Templin, T. J. (1989). Running on ice: A case study of the influence of workplace conditions on a secondary school physical educator. In T. J.Templin & P. G.Schempp (Eds.), Socialization in physical education: Learning to teach (pp. 165–198). Indianapolis, IN: Benchmark.
  • Webb, R., Vulliamy, G., Hämäläinen, S., Sarja, A., Kimonen, E., & Nevalainen, R. (2004). A comparative analysis of primary teacher professionalism in England and Finland. Comparative Education, 40, 83–107.
  • Whipp, P. R., Pengelley, R., Gordon, S., & Debowski, S. (2010). PE M.A.T.E.S—Physical Educators' Mentoring Active Teachers Through Experience and Support. The University of Western Australia. Unpublished manuscript, School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, Perth, WA.
  • Whipp, P., & Taggart, A. (2003). Swimming in Schools Project. Perth, Australia: Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Edith Cowan University.
  • Whipp, P. R., Tan, G., & Yeo, P. T. (2007). Experienced physical education teachers reaching their “use-by date”: Powerless and disrespected. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78, 487–499.
  • Woods, A. M., & Lynn, S. K. (2001). Through the years: A longitudinal study of physical education teachers from a research-based preparation program. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72, 219–231.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.