The perception of future teachers about implementation of teaching content on bodily expression

Abstract

This article analyzes future teachers’ perceptions about the problems to teach bodily expression as well as its benefits for primary school students in this area and their fears about it. The sample included 18 students from the Artistic-Expressive Physical Activities course focused on Physical Education at the University of Burgos - 23.6 ± 5.5 years. A qualitative methodology with two data collection instruments was employed: group interviews with students and teacher’s diary. The results showed that after completing the course, future teachers did not perceive bodily expression as difficult to teach, stressing the progression of exercises for disinhibition, music and material as key resources. Shyness is pointed out as students’ greatest insecurity factor and differs according to gender. Finally, bodily expression is presented as the best Physical Education content to develop expression of emotions, imagination and creativity.