The following paper shows a characterization of Chilean physical education based on the beliefs of teachers in this area about the PE subject and its relationship with social transformation. For this characterization, the changes that the physical education subject has undergone with the implementation of new public policies were also taken into account. Using focal groups, in-depth interviews and participating observation, as well as data collection techniques, the articles explores how a physical education subject with a technocratic character is still the axis on which physical education teachers base their work. Finally, from the data shown, several physical education research challenges are suggested.