Fit to Teach: Uncovering the Hiring Process

The purpose of this article is to share qualitative findings about a study that examined the factors that school leaders value when hiring physical education teachers. A second objective is to discuss the categories and themes that emerged through focus group interviews with school leaders, current...

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Published in:Journal of physical education, recreation & dance recreation & dance, 2022-10, Vol.93 (8), p.34-40
Main Authors: Gagnon, Amy, Martin, Matthew, Goh, Tan Leng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body Weight
Educational leadership
Employment Interviews
Focus groups
Hiring
Job Applicants
Job Application
Physical Education Teachers
Physical Fitness
Teacher Characteristics
Teacher Competencies
Teacher education
Teacher Selection
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to share qualitative findings about a study that examined the factors that school leaders value when hiring physical education teachers. A second objective is to discuss the categories and themes that emerged through focus group interviews with school leaders, current PE teachers, recent physical education graduates, and Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) students. Finally, tips and suggestions are provided for individuals who are involved in the hiring process or looking for physical education teaching positions. The results of the focus group interviews generated four themes: 1) job application criteria, 2) interview factors, 3) hiring concerns in physical education, and 4) mixed responses on "weight matters".
ISSN:0730-3084
2168-3816
DOI:10.1080/07303084.2022.2108174