Future physical education teachers’ perceptions of sustainability

Abstract

The integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum of prospective physical education (PE) teachers is limited. This research aims to analyze their knowledge and perceptions of the role of physical education in promoting the SDGs. The SDGs most related to physical education are health and well-being, quality education, gender equality and reducing inequalities. Participants felt that PE contributes to the development of values for sustainability and that the constraints to being future sustainable teachers were mainly educational. With this information, more reliable conclusions can be drawn on how to intervene in their training to promote relevant training.