A naturalistic study of studentship in the context of preservice teacher training for physical educators.

Numerous individuals have contributed not only substance to this dissertation, but also have provided continuous encouragement throughout the arduous process of proposal writing, data collection, data analysis, and finally the writing of this document.The final product Is not only the work of one Individual, but the efforts of many.First, I must thank the students, administrators, and three observed teachers at Carrington College who allowed my presence In the research setting and provided me with the necessary data to complete this study.Their willingness to trust me with many very personal events was remarkable and the kindness they exhibited will always be appreciated.Without these Individuals, this study most certainly would not have been possible.Second, I would like to thank my