Validating a Questionnaire to Assess Secondary Physical Education Teachers’ Perception of Implementing Body Expression

Despite the acknowledged benefits of Corporal Expression, it remains a significantly under-taught subject among Physical Education teachers in Spain. Various reasons are cited for this, including ambiguous objectives and methodologies, entrenched stereotypes regarding expressive motor skills, particularly feminine associations, and inadequate training. This study aims to assess the current state of Corporal Expression teaching in Catalonia’s secondary education. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire evaluating teachers’ perceptions regarding the implementation of Corporal Expression was adapted from an existing instrument used in the Andalusian community. Rigorous validation processes were conducted,
including an expert panel assessment utilizing the Delphi method, quantitative and qualitative evaluations validating its logic, criteria, content, and construct. Additionally, a pilot test (n = 40) in a distinct population, a Test-Retest assessment (n = 20) to ensure stability, and an exploratory factor analysis involving 418 teachers (42.8 %female) were conducted to validate its internal consistency and reliability. The study’s findings indicate a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) coefficient of .827, demonstrating a strong level of suitability, along with Bartlett’s test of sphericity and Chi-square values affirming the continuity of factor analysis. Consequently, the Physical Education Teachers’ Opinion Questionnaire designed for assessing Body Expression in Secondary Education was validated successfully. This validated questionnaire can serve as a robust tool for evaluating and understanding teachers’ perspectives on implementing Corporal Expression in secondary education settings in Catalonia.