El papel del profesor de Educación Física en el liderazgo escolar: retos y competencias
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- Sara Díaz Hidalgo+−
- José Daniel Jiménez-García+−
- Iván López-Fernández+−
- Francisco Javier Gil-Espinosa+−
- Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez+−
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https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2026.12.1.12385Resumen
Históricamente, la Educación Física (EF) ha tenido un estatus inferior dentro del currículo educativo; sin embargo, algunos profesores han asumido posiciones de liderazgo con resultados sobresalientes. Este estudio transversal analizó la percepción de los directores de centros escolares con especialidad en EF sobre la relevancia de las competencias profesionales establecidas por la administración educativa para el liderazgo escolar. Para ello, se realizó una encuesta online a 76 directores con especialidad en EF a través de Google Forms y los datos se analizaron de forma descriptiva e inferencial para examinar las diferencias según el género, la experiencia, el nivel educativo, el origen socioeconómico y la estabilidad del profesorado, además, todos los análisis estadísticos se ajustaron para tener en cuenta las variables de confusión (edad y sexo). Los resultados muestran que las directoras especialistas en EF priorizan la organización, la convivencia y la planificación estratégica, mientras que los directores con menos experiencia se centran en la gestión económica. En entornos desfavorecidos, el liderazgo pedagógico y el fortalecimiento institucional son esenciales para afrontar los retos del contexto. Además, la estabilidad del profesorado favorece la innovación y el desarrollo del personal. En conclusión, los directores formados en EF adoptan un enfoque holístico que prioriza la gestión, el bienestar y el desarrollo social, demostrando que la EF no sólo promueve la salud, sino también valores fundamentales para el progreso de las instituciones educativas.
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