The Difficulties Faced by Student-Teachers in Implementing the Physical Education Lesson During Practical Training in Schools

Abstract

This study aims to identify the difficulties faced by student-teachers in implementing physical education lessons during their practical training in schools. These difficulties are related to several factors including students, the educational supervisor, the curriculum, school administration, and the available capabilities.      
The research adopted the descriptive analytical approach and was applied to a sample of fourth-year students in the Department of Physical Education at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Al-Muthanna University, for the academic year 2024–2025 The research sample consisted of 12 students, and the questionnaire method was used as the research tool. The responses were collected and analyzed to identify the most significant difficulties, which include: the large number of students per class, the limited time allocated for the physical education lesson, and the lack of support for the curriculum. Additionally, the student-teachers reported a shortage of teaching aids and sports equipment, lack of proper facilities, and the mismatch between lesson content and the available capabilities. These findings point to several challenges faced by the student-teacher.