Motives for Teaching Physical Education as a Career and Participation in Physical Activities' Attitudes

Abstract

Teachers' opinions regarding physical activity involvement and their motivations for pursuing a career in teaching physical education will be examined in this research. In order to gather data, two questionnaires with a total of 98 participants were used. The findings of this research indicated that participants had a positive outlook on physical activity. There was a combination of internal and external reasons why people chose the physical education profession, as well. A correlation was found between participants' views about physical exercise and their motivations for pursuing a career in the field of physical education.