en آموزش تربیت بدنی Physical Education Learning مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background.</strong> In Indonesia, physical education (PE) teachers are trained in a single-subject model emphasizing deep specialisation in PE. While this model fosters subject-specific expertise and supports the preservation of cultural practices, it may limit teacher flexibility in interdisciplinary teaching contexts. In contrast, Australia adopts a dual-subject model that requires PE teachers to qualify in an additional subject, such as English or Mathematics. This approach enhances employability and adaptability, particularly in rural or underserved schools, but may dilute professional identity and reduce the depth of PE-specific training.<br> <strong>Objectives. </strong>This comparative study investigates how national policies in Indonesia and Australia shape the teaching responsibilities of PE educators, focusing on curriculum design, teacher preparation, and alignment with labour market demands.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) with curriculum developers, PE teachers, program alumni, and employer representatives in both countries.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>Using thematic analysis of FGDs involving 20 stakeholders (10 from Indonesia, 10 from Australia), findings suggest that integrating specialisation with interdisciplinary competencies could improve adaptability while retaining PE expertise.<br> <strong>Conclusion. </strong>This study contributes to comparative education research by providing insights into how teaching responsibilities impact curriculum implementation, professional identity, and workforce responsiveness in PE teacher training programs across different national contexts.</div> Physical Education, Teaching Responsibilities, Indonesia, Australia 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2511-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Dian Budiana dianbudiana@upi.edu 100319475328460017522 100319475328460017522 Yes Faculty of Sport and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia Cep Ubad Abdullah cepubad@upi.edu 100319475328460017523 100319475328460017523 No Faculty of Social Sciences Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia. Wayne Cotton wayne.cotton@sydney.edu.au 100319475328460017524 100319475328460017524 No Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Univeristy of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Mulyana Mulyana mulyanafpok@upi.edu 100319475328460017525 100319475328460017525 No Faculty of Sport and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia Gifran Rihla Gifarka Latief gifran.latief@itb.ac.id 100319475328460017526 0009-0003-6062-494X No Faculty of Sport and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia.