DIDACTIC-METHODOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN BASIC EDUCATION: CASE STUDY

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the methodological and didactic organization of
Physical Education classes in the early years of elementary school. From descriptive and
exploratory approach, an observation matrix was used to analyze ten interventions from a
teacher with training in Physical Education to 18 students belonging to the third year of
elementary school in a state school in Florianópolis. The results indicated that the didactic
and methodological organization of the observed classes was structured as follows: rite of
class start (ride to class, beginning of class, initial activity); intermediate activities;
explanation of the proposed activities; and the end of the class. The teacher, while revealed
herself as an active participant, clearly explained the purpose of the activities. Often, there
was the separation of children by sex. The studies with a focus on the Physical Education
teacher’s didactic-pedagogic work at school should still be deeply investigated in order to
contribute to the process of teacher professional development.