Dematerializing physical education in public schools: an indication of permanence

Evando Carlos Moreira,Eliana De Toledo,Cássia Maria Hess

doi:10.1590/s1980-6574201800020003

Abstract

Abstract AIMS The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the most recurrent difficulties reported by Physical Education teachers of state and municipalized schools of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. METHODS The sample involved 13 cities (12 - Mogi-Mirim Region and 1 - Sao Paulo city), totaling 73 Physical Education teachers. Its research used a descriptive and exploratory methods and a questionnaire by instrument. The answers were analyzed using content analysis (Bardin, 2011). RESULTS As a result, the most reported difficulty, from both samples, was the lack, in quantity and in quality, of materials. Other difficulties were reported, like: inadequate physical space, indiscipline and demotivation of students. CONCLUSION We conclude that the material problem is a permanent difficulty in this discipline at school.

Highlights

The trajectory of Physical Education in Brazilian schools is permeated by constant changes, continuities and ruptures
From the time of the Brazilian Empire until today, decrees, resolutions, opinions, laws and most recently Provisional Measure No 7461[1], regulate and legitimate its place in the curricular structure. Given this context and other national and international studies, such as in Hess2, Maldonado and Silva3, and Gallahue and Donnelly4, we observe a challenging and complex day-to-day scenario for school teachers. These teachers are either licentiate in Physical Education or undergraduates in other areas
The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the most recurrent difficulties reported by Physical Education teachers of state and municipalized schools of the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Summary

Introduction

The trajectory of Physical Education in Brazilian schools is permeated by constant changes, continuities and ruptures. From the time of the Brazilian Empire until today, decrees, resolutions, opinions, laws and most recently Provisional Measure No 7461[1], regulate and legitimate its place in the curricular structure Given this context and other national and international studies, such as in Hess, Maldonado and Silva, and Gallahue and Donnelly, we observe a challenging and complex day-to-day scenario for school teachers. - and the general theme of the difficulties faced by teachers of the area, pointed out by Hess2 Given this context, the objective of this study was to identify and analyze the most recurrent difficulties reported by Physical Education teachers of state and municipalized schools of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. University, through the work of scholars, by the school, teachers and public administrators, tied to public policies that consider future solutions, advances and reflections

Methods

Difficulty of materials adapted to deficiencies

Findings

Lack of materials for the gymnastics class