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ArticleJMIR research protocols2025

Health and Physical Education Preservice Teachers' Health Literacy Levels and Teaching Practices: Protocol for a Design-Based Research Approach.

Cassidy Kealy-Ashby, Louisa R Peralta, Wayne G Cotton

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Cassidy Kealy-AshbyUniversity of Sydney, Darlington, NB, Australia.ORCID 0009-0005-8029-3804
Louisa R PeraltaUniversity of Sydney, Darlington, NB, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6205-8676
Wayne G CottonUniversity of Sydney, Darlington, NB, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8581-6679

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backgroundResearch examining the design and impact of health literacy (HL) programs and interventions on preservice teachers' HL and health and physical education (HPE) teaching practices to enhance students' HL is nonexistent. However, research indicates that many teachers and preservice teachers report low levels of HL, and recent research has highlighted preservice teachers' challenges in teaching HPE to enhance their students' HL capabilities. This is concerning, as HL is a focus in curricula and schooling both in Australia and internationally. Therefore, teachers are engaging in professional development aimed at enhancing their HL teaching practices, which raises questions about how further development of initial teacher education can enhance preservice teachers' HL capabilities and teaching practices in schools.

objectiveThis protocol aims to provide details of a study to be conducted in the University of Sydney, involving final-year HPE preservice teachers, aimed at developing their HL capabilities and teaching practices.

methodsThe proposed methodology underpinning the research program follows a 7-stage design-based research approach, with the 7 stages outlined in 4 sequential studies. These 4 studies include a systematic review, a qualitative focus group study, a pilot study, and a controlled trial study. This paper details the plan for conducting the 4 studies in a comprehensive and transparent manner, thus contributing to the methodological evidence base in this field.

resultsThe pilot study was conducted between July 2024 and December 2024, and data analysis was conducted between January 2025 and June 2025. The controlled trial will be conducted between July 2025 and December 2025. Final data analysis will occur between January 2026 and June 2026.

conclusionsThis project will assist in determining what key stakeholders see as important to include in an initial teacher education program designed to enhance HPE preservice teachers' HL capabilities and teaching practices. The design principles generated from this project will contribute to the inclusion and development of initial teacher education programs and practices and strengthen preservice teachers' HL and their teaching of HPE, thereby enhancing HL teaching practices. This is significant considering that HL is included in the curriculum internationally, and the development of HL for school-age students has been identified as a World Health Organization goal. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/69900.

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Health LiteracyPhysical Education and TrainingSchool TeachersTeachingAustraliaCurriculumFocus GroupsHumansPilot ProjectsResearch Designeducationhealth literacyinitial teacher educationpreservice teachersteacher education

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