K-12 Physical Education: The Principal perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine how K-12 Principals view physical education. Additionally, this survey-based project examined the extent to which location and level of a building impacted the Principals attitude or actions. Basic demographic information was captured from each respondent (N = 130) and then factorial ANOVA was used to determine significant interactions; again, based on location and/or level. Preliminary results indicate that Indiana K-12 building Principals, irrespective of location or level held favorable attitudes toward physical education and that their actions supported those attitudes. In select instances there were significant interactions in regard to location and level toward physical education. Namely as they related to (a) dodgeball (b) coaching expertise (c) recognition and (d) professional development.