Abstract
In the present paper we intended to make clear teacher's knowledge of motor learning items in physical education of elementary school by using the questionnaire method. The questionnaire consists of two parts, that is, (1) the extent of the relation of each fundamental motor exercise (ex. running, jumping, throwing, etc.) to motor learning items, and (2) the extent of each fundamental motor 'fitness' in the former (ex. endurance, i.e. keeping running in running, etc.) required in the latter. The results obtained from analyzing data of 198 teachers were as follows. 1. A factor analysis was performed on the question (1), and three factors were found: 'manipulation', 'legs-movement'and 'turn-movement'. 2. Teachers classify motor learning items into 6 groups. The contents of these groups cover approximately the 5 domains (except swimming) shown in THE COUSE OF STUDY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 3. The mean factor scores of motor learning items in high grade had wider distribution than those in low grade. 4. Teachers with the most teaching experience (over 15 years) evaluated the relationship many fundamental motor exercises closer to each motor learning item than the teachers with the least experience (under 4 years). 5. On the question (2), 9 factors were found, which correspond to 9 fundamental motor exercises in the question (1). These results were discussed from the point of view of making teaching materials and systematizing them.
