Preprint_Diagnostic judgments_physical education_Leukel et al_

Diagnostics is an essential part of teachers’ profession. We investigated judgement accuracy and cognitive processes of judgment formation in physical-education teachers who observed exercises in gymnastics, and compared teachers with gymnastics trainers as a reference group. Judgment accuracy was lower in teachers compared to trainers, and agreement on the ratings was lower among teachers than among trainers. Agreement about the temporal structuring of the exercises was lower among teachers than trainers. We discuss these findings in context of the task to perform accurate judgments, and discuss the relevance of movement phases, their features, and their functionality for teacher training.