ABSTRACT
Physical educators in many nations do not see themselves as policy actors. One reason stands out: the field has few policy experts. The influence between policy and physical education (PE)/physical education teacher education (PETE) professionals is bi-directional. While it is true that public policy is a conduit through which government influences many aspects of our lives, outcomes vary depending upon multiple factors in the complex policy process. The chapter identifies implications of policy neglect and highlights promising opportunities of policy engagement. It provides a primer on the complex policy process and detail a practical engagement framework for those PE/PETE professionals who aspire to be policy entrepreneurs. Despite the ubiquitous nature of public policy and its relevance to all PE/PETE professionals, many continue to neglect policy study and advocacy. Popular policy stereotypes appear to be one cause. Any discussion of policy roles must include references to practical constraints.
