The Needs for Continuing Education for Physical and Health Educators
This study aims at describing the needs for continuous education (FC) for physical and health education (ÉPS) teachers in the field of Health Education (ÉS) and filtered through the Québec benchmark of Professional Competencies (CP). The data from a questionnaire filled in by 223 ÉPS teachers at the elementary level (F=80; M=143) reveal numerous and assorted FC needs. The teachers’ most important concerns include the development of pedagogical tools and student assessments linked to the professional competencies related to the act of teaching. Teachers are looking for training that provides individualized support adapted to their needs. The study explores the perspective of a collaborative culture that would create an environment in which continuous professional development is offered within the school environment.