التحدي
Volume 18, Numéro 2, Pages 248-268
2026-06-06

Obstacles To The Teaching Practicum In University Programs Of Physical Activity And Sport Sciences: A Descriptive And Analytical Study From The Students’ Perspective

Authors : Guermat Nouri .

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the obstacles to teaching practicum within the university education pathway in the field of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the students’ perspectives. To achieve this objective, the researcher adopted a descriptive and analytical methodology appropriate to the nature of the study. The research sample consisted of a group of university students enrolled in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences programs, selected according to the study requirements. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed to explore the main dimensions related to academic theoretical preparation, functional theoretical preparation, and practical training during the teaching practicum. The collected data were processed using appropriate statistical methods. The results revealed that students face several barriers that hinder the effectiveness of practical training, most notably those related to administrative issues, the nature and organization of the practicum program, insufficient duration of field training, and limited availability of pedagogical resources. The study concludes by emphasizing the need to reconsider practicum programs, improve coordination between universities and cooperating institutions, and enhance both theoretical and practical preparation in order to improve the quality of teacher training in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.

Keywords

Teaching Practicum ; Physical Activity and Sport Sciences ; University Training ; obstacles ; Student