Adaptation and Validation of a Competency-based Assessment Instrument for Moroccan Physical Education Teachers

Mousmi Nour; Tsouli Moustaiked Jamal

doi:10.2478/pcssr-2026-0014

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Adaptation and Validation of a Competency-based Assessment Instrument for Moroccan Physical Education Teachers

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

Volume 112 (2026): Issue 1 (January 2026)

By: Mousmi Nour and Tsouli Moustaiked Jamal

Open Access

|Aug 2026

Abstract

Competency-based approaches have significantly reshaped teacher education in Physical Education (PE); however, validated assessment instruments remain limited in the Moroccan context. This study aimed to adapt and validate a competency-based assessment tool for PE teachers in Morocco while examining its factorial structure. A quantitative design was implemented through a two-stage validation process: an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) conducted on a sample of 160 teachers to identify the underlying structure and refine the instrument, followed by a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on a larger sample of 400 teachers to test the proposed model. Reliability and validity were assessed through internal consistency, as well as convergent and discriminant validity measures. The EFA results indicated a three-factor solution, whereas the CFA supported a hierarchical model including a general competency factor and four dimensions: teaching–learning processes, biological and psychomotor knowledge, pedagogical and cultural diversification, and health-related education, with satisfactory fit indices. These findings are consistent with international frameworks while reflecting specificities of the Moroccan educational context. Overall, the study provides a robust and valid instrument to support competency assessment and foster professional development among PE teachers.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2026-0014 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221

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Language: English

Page range: 186 - 201

Submitted on: Jul 9, 2026

Accepted on: Jul 15, 2026

Published on: Aug 27, 2026

Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw

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Keywords:

Competency-based assessment,

Instrument adaptation,

PE teachers,

Psychometric validation

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General cultural studies,

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Sports,

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Physical education,

Sociology of sports

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