Examining methods used by physical education teachers against problem behaviors

In this study; it is aimed to examine methods used by physical education teachers (PETs) against problem behaviors that spoil the learning environment, as well as their opinions about the reasons of these behaviors and the effect of factors like age and gender on methods used by PETs. As a result of the study, problem behaviors faced by PETs were determined mainly as talking without permission, talking too much and in a disturbing way, lying and concerning with things outside of lesson in the class. According to PETs, reasons of problem behaviors of students were determined as; the effect of violence displayed on television and other mass media, negative attitudes and behaviors of families toward their children and indifference of families toward the education of their children. Methods used by physical education teachers against behaviors that spoil the learning environment were established as; “I try to create a warm classroom environment”, “I interfere immediately” and “I find out the reason of behavior and offer corrective solutions”. It was determined that age and gender factors had no effect on problem behaviors frequently faced by PETs, their opinions about the reasons of these behaviors and methods they used (p>0,05).