Teachers’ Challenges and Readiness on the Implementation of Physical Education Instruction

Teachers’ challenges and readiness are complex factors in the effective implementation of Physical Education instruction. This study examined teachers’ challenges and readiness in implementing Physical Education instruction in public schools. It determined the extent of challenges in terms of learners’ attitude and learning space, the level of teachers’ readiness, the relationship between challenges and readiness, and the variables that predict readiness. Correlational and causal research designs were employed, involving 105 Physical Education teachers from public schools in the District of Manolo Fortich, Division of Bukidnon, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validity and reliability tested adapted survey instrument. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to describe challenges and readiness, Pearson Product Moment Correlation determined their relationship, and Multiple Linear Regression identified predictors of readiness. Results revealed that teachers’ challenges in the implementation of Physical Education instruction are high but their readiness on the implementation is Very High. There is significant low positive correlation between teachers’ challenges and readiness on the implementation of Physical Education instruction. Moreover, learners’ attitude influences readiness on the implementation of physical education instruction. The study concludes that teachers are more prepared when learners’ have a positive attitude. Thus, school administrators may provide trainings, resources, and support to help teachers address the challenges in Physical Education instruction and teachers may encourage and promote positive learner attitudes.