Teaching efficacy of undergraduate PE students; what are the key predictors and what can PE educators learn from this?

Introduction Teaching efficacy describes the belief in a teacher's ability to promote learning and this is an invaluable asset for all teachers. This study examined contextual influences that predict teaching of first-year undergraduate PE students wishing enter teacher training programs. Method Using mixed methods design, 168 completed online questionnaire 16 these participants took part semi-structured focus groups. The data collection procedures investigated students' perceptions awareness how their involvement or sports influenced decision PE. Results experiences role model were key predictors perceived efficacy. Discussions We recommend higher education programs should facilitate theoretically informed reflective opportunities enable understand make sense impact predictors. These will starting point identify requirements develop it. extends existing literature by identifying derived from acculturation students.