Students’ Attitudes Toward Physical Education: A Narrative Review

Abstract

In recent years, there have been more studies on students’ attitudes toward physical education (PE). Such interest has derived from the increased levels of physical inactivity and obesity, which have been associated to the quality of PE. This narrative review aims to reflect on current research trends in students’ attitudes toward PE and to identify future areas for research in this field. The last two decades of research on this topic have increased our knowledge about students’ attitudes toward PE and enhanced our understanding of the strategies that can enhance student development. Future research could focus on (1) validating instruments for measuring students attitudes toward PE, (2) defining the theoretical framework used, and (3) evaluating the effectiveness of educational systems.