Analysis of Burnout and Self-Efficacy of Teachers of Physical Education During Online Learning

Abstract The research is based on interpretive phenomenological analysis and the interview method. The sample involved 100 secondary school students from five to nine grades and eight physical education teachers. All participants studied the proposed physical education program in-person for one academic semester, as well as studied the program online for one academic semester. It was found that online learning was viewed unfavorably by 87% of teachers. However, 65% of participants admitted that learning opportunities were limited, and they experienced difficulties with appropriate lesson content, equipment, and space to foster a positive learning environment and a productive working context. In addition, marginalization occurred as parents and students paid more attention to other subject areas except for physical education. The research suggested that the majority of teachers (89%) were looking forward to full-time and face-to-face physical education training because they lacked personal relationships and interaction with their students.