Evaluation of physical education and sports teachers' opinions on in-service training programs

In order for societies to progress and develop, people need to be trained in line with certain goals and purposes. It is seen that the developments in both science and technology also affect the educational environment. It is stated that the knowledge gained by teachers in undergraduate education loses its validity after a certain period of time or its effect decreases. For this reason, teachers need some professional in-service training in order to adapt to the developing technology. For this reason, the Ministry of National Education carries out in-service training programs in certain periods of the year in order to benefit the development of teachers. This study is a study conducted to evaluate the views of physical education and sports teachers on in-service training programs. In the study group of the research, face-to-face interview technique was used with 40 physical education and sports teachers working in Gaziantep and on a voluntary basis. In the research, using the interview method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, the data obtained were analyzed by the content analysis method. As a result of the research; physical education teacher and sports teachers in-service training program; They stated that it is a useful program for their professional and personal development, a program that allows them to renew themselves and a program that provides new information, and therefore they find it necessary. During the in-service training program of physical education and sports teachers participating in the research; While it was seen that they had problems due to the inadequacy of the instructors, the lack of dates and access to the internet in online education, it was seen that the in-service training program enabled the teachers to be more active, gave teachers a new perspective, and enabled the education to be qualified. In addition, while the participants found the in-service training program sufficient in general, they stated that it could be more effective and that the training should be given on a field basis or in the needed areas. In addition, it was stated that the duration of the in-service training program for physical education and sports teachers is sufficient in general, and that the training should be during the summer holidays and during the breaks. The teachers participating in the study; While it has come to the fore that the in-service training program should be given by experts and academicians, it has been concluded that on-line training programs are not suitable and must be face-to-face.