Espaól Academic performance and perception of competences in the Final Degree Projects in Physical Education

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the extent to which the overall academic performance shown in the degree/master's degree determines the degree/level of competences acquired in the Final Degree Projects (Degree -FDP- and Master's Degree -MDP-) in Pre-service Teacher Education (PTE) in Physical Education (PE).

The study considered the responses obtained from an ad hoc questionnaire, based on studies on competence perception scales. A total of 325 participants from 34 Spanish universities, 186 students and 139 graduates took part in the study.

A comparative-correlational design was carried out, linking variables of perception of competences acquired in the FDP/MDP (transversal, generic teaching, and specific teaching of PE) by students and graduates of PTE-ET and the variable related to the overall academic performance shown by these students and graduates throughout the Bachelor's/Master's degree.

The results prove the significant relationship between the overall academic performance of students and graduates in the PTE-EF and the competences studied (transversal, generic teaching, and specific teaching of PE), finding that the higher the academic performance, the higher their perception of competence.