Assessment of the contents of Body Expression by future teachers in the subject of Artistic-expressive Physical Activities of the mention of Physical Education

Abstract

Physical Education does not always deal with Body Expression. Among the causes for this are lack of teacher training, difficult delivery of unusual content, ignorance or previous bad experiences. This article aims to analyze the different topics included in the subject of Artistic-Expressive Physical Activities in the Mention of Physical Education Teaching Degree in the University of Burgos. It intends to show which contents are more educational, which are more difficult to teach in Primary School and which have generated more positive experiences. A mixed methodology is used with an ad hoc questionnaire and the analysis of student diaries. After analysis of the results, it is observed that students generally value these contents as very educational, they are not excessively difficult and generate positive experiences. Some key aspects for the assessment of the content are the ability to avoid blockage and improve student confidence, gender and the need for materials.