You Get What You Give: Analyzing the Depth of Specialized Content Knowledge of Preservice Physical Education Teachers

The purpose of this study was to examine physical education teacher education students' volleyball, basketball and football specialized content knowledge (SCK) levels. Convenient sampling method was used for participant selection. There were totally 92 students (34 female and 58 male) accepted to participate this study from two public universities. Data collected from physical education teachers education students attending basketball (N=31), football (N=33) and volleyball (N=28) courses. Content map was used for data collection before and after 14 week courses. Results showed that each group significantly increased their SCK levels. However, they could not reach expected score (3.0) demonstrating their depth of SCK levels. This study showed that SCK should be taught explicitly. Devoted time for SCK should be increased in PETE program.