The Training Needs of Physical Education Teachers in Light of the Availability of Professional Performance Standards Indicators

The study aims to:
Evaluate the Availability of Professional Performance Standards Indicators among Physical Education Teachers in Nineveh Governorate from the Teachers' Perspective and Identifying the Most Important Training Needs for Physical Education Teachers in Light of the Availability of Professional Performance Standards Indicators. The descriptive method was used to achieve the study objectives. The population consisted of (631) physical education teachers in Nineveh Governorate. The study sample was randomly selected, consisting of (230) teachers, with (200) for the final experiment and (30) for the pilot study, representing (36.45%) of the population. Data collection methods included source analysis, questionnaires, and personal interviews. A questionnaire (list) of professional standards was prepared, containing (78) indicators representing (9) professional standards. The scientific validation processes included expert validity, internal consistency of the items, and construct validity. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed using the split-half method and Cronbach's alpha. The questionnaire was then distributed to the sample, and data were statistically analyzed. The main findings indicated that the level of professional performance evaluation among physical education teachers in Nineveh Governorate was generally at a moderate level on the list and across all dimensions and indicators. The training needs for physical education teachers were identified in light of the availability of professional performance standards indicators