The influence of physical space in the teaching-learning process of Physical Education

The subject of Physical Education in the different educational stages is influenced by different factors that intervene in the teaching-learning processes that take place on a daily basis. One of them are the areas and facilities in which the activities of the subject are developed. The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence that these physical spaces have on the teaching-learning process in this curricular subject. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology has been followed by means of which eight Primary and Secondary Physical Education teachers have been interviewed and a focus group has been held with three other teachers of the subject. The results, which have been analyzed through a thematic analysis strategy, show that the elements most influenced by facilities availability are the selection and timing of contents, the evaluation process, the organization and control of the group and the motivation of students and teachers. It is necessary to reflect on the infrastructure needs that exist in current schools.