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July 12, 2026European Physical Education ReviewOpen Access

Physical education teacher education matters – This is how!

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CEChristopher EngdahlCrystallume (United States)MQMikael QuennerstedtSwedish School of Sport and Health SciencesHLHåkan LarssonSwedish School of Sport and Health Sciences

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Implication

This article explores how physical education teacher education prepares teachers and drives educational change.

Key Points

  • This article aims to clarify the importance of physical education teacher education (PETE) in preparing preservice teachers (PSTs).
  • Data drawn from two larger projects and nine doctoral studies conducted in Sweden (2018-2024).
  • Reanalysis of original datasets and a collaborative analysis workshop involving all researchers to explore PETE's impact.
  • Identification of four categories illustrating when PETE matters in teacher education.
  • PETE significantly impacts PSTs when knowledge in movement and cultures is taught.
  • Coherence in PETE programs improves PST preparedness for teaching.
  • PETE serves as a driving force for educational change within physical education.

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Engdahl et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a53302d4f7abc118aded336https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x261463138
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