Analysis of the graduate profile of Chile’s physical education pedagogy degree: A quantitative study

Abstract

The Graduate Profile can be defined as the institutional declaration of vocational training considering the social context, involving the professional and the most relevant skills associated with the discipline. The aim of the study was to analyze the graduate profiles of Physical Education Pedagogy in Chile, in order to identify the competences that appear most frequently and which are most recognized in both public and private institutions at national level. The sample was constituted by 23 universities that dictate the career of Pedagogy in Physical Education. The results show that the main competencies are: Critical interpretation of knowledge and/or reflection on pedagogical and professional practice; Design and apply learning and evaluation activities; and Collaborative work and leadership. Further research is needed where you can access the document or Complete Leaving Profile of Physical Education Careers, this in order to identify the core elements related to the pedagogical and disciplinary standards that currently govern the training of physical education teachers in Chile.