Analysis of Results of the National Diagnostic Evaluation in Physical Education Pedagogy in Chile (2021-2023)

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2138

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Educational assessment, educational standards, higher education, National Diagnostic Evaluation, pedagogy, physical education, pedagogical standards, teacher training

Abstract

Introduction: The National Diagnostic Evaluation is an examination administered during the penultimate year of the Physical Education Teaching Degree programme in Chile. Objective: This study aimed to analyse the disciplinary results of the National Diagnostic Evaluation in the Physical Education Teaching Degree between 2021 and 2023. Methodology: A quantitative, non-cross-sectional methodology was used. The sample consisted of 3,877 fourth-year students from 30 Chilean universities. Test results were obtained from open data provided by the Ministry of Education’s Centre for Studies in October 2024. Results: Topic 2 – Programming and Implementation – yielded the highest scores (p = 0.000). Regarding the assessed standards, Standard 3 – Understanding the importance of physical exercise in developing lifelong active and healthy habits – showed the most significant decline (p = 0.000). Comparisons between publicly and privately funded institutions revealed significant differences favouring the latter (p = 0.000). The best overall results were obtained in 2023. Conclusions: Future studies should conduct an in-depth analysis of study programmes, accreditation years, pedagogical standards, and teacher training models to enhance understanding of these findings.

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Elizabeth Flores Ferro, Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez

Physical Education Teacher from SEK University (Chile). Master's Degree in Education Sciences with a specialisation in research and university teaching from Central University (Chile). Doctorate in Education from SEK University (Chile). She is currently a lecturer at Silva Henríquez Catholic University.

Fernando Maureira Cid, Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences

Professor of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences, Santiago, Chile. Master's degree in Neuropsychology of High Intellectual Abilities from the University of La Rioja, Spain. Master's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Murcia, Spain. Doctorate in Education from SEK University, Chile. Post-doctorate from Flores University, Argentina. He is currently an academic at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences.

Arturo Prat Lopicich, Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences

Professor of Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences, Santiago, Chile. Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Chile. He is currently a professor at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences.

Franklin Castillo-Retamal, Catholic University of the Maule

Physical Education Teacher, Master's Degree in Education, Master's Degree in Human Motricity, Doctorate in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá (PR-Brazil). He is currently an academic in the Department of Physical Activity Sciences at the Faculty of Education Sciences of the Catholic University of Maule, Talca-Chile.

Valentina Bahamondes Acevedo, San Sebastián University

Professor of Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences, Santiago, Chile. Master's degree in Health and Human Well-being from the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences. She is currently a professor at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences.

Manuel Cortés Cortés, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins

Bachelor's degree in Education and State Professor of Chemistry and Biology from the University of Santiago, Chile. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and Doctorate in Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Master's degree in Education with a specialisation in Quality Management from Miguel de Cervantes University. Postdoctorate in Psychology from the University of Flores. He is currently Director of Research and Academic Director of the Doctorate in Education at the Bernardo O'Higgins University (Chile).

Patricio Arroyo-Jofré, San Sebastián University

Professor of Physical Education, Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences. Kinesiologist, University of Chile. Master's Degree in Medicine and Sports Sciences, Universidad Mayor. Master's Degree in Educational Management, European University of Madrid.

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2025-08-05

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Flores Ferro, E., Maureira Cid, F., Prat Lopicich, A., Castillo-Retamal, F., Bahamondes Acevedo, V., Cortés Cortés, M., & Arroyo-Jofré, P. (2025). Analysis of Results of the National Diagnostic Evaluation in Physical Education Pedagogy in Chile (2021-2023). European Public & Social Innovation Review, 11, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2138

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