Perceptions of managers and Physical Education teachers on Key Competencies

Results on the perception of the management teams and teachers of Physical Education (PE) on Key Competencies (KC) are presented in this paper. The sample used was 30 secondary schools, administering two categorically structured questionnaires and validated by an expert group. One was completed by the management teams and another for teachers of Physical Education (PE). The working methodology has been mixed, making a quantitative and qualitative study. In the first case we have carried out a descriptive analysis that includes frequencies and percentages of each of the variables in the questionnaires are structured. Regarding the inferential analyzes were used contingency tables and ?2. In connection with the qualitative methodology, has conducted a single case study in a school, using as instruments of data collection: interviews with teachers, daily scheduled class observation and discussion groups with students after the course. Most management teams of schools considered necessary to work the KC but show some reluctance due to: a) lack of different proposals for implementation, b) low awareness of teachers about their need and, c) the widespread belief excessive time required. PE teachers claim that the work of the KC in the classroom can generate greater student learning and consistency in the assessment process, but it is clear the lack of organization and planning in the area to achieve this end