The meaning of Physical Education classes for adolescents

The meaning of Physical Education classes for adolescents

Authors

  • Elio Oliveira Cruz Divisão de Ensino Básica (DEB) do SESI, São Paulo, SP
  • Geraldo Antônio Fiamenghi Junior Pós Graduação, Distúrbios do Desenvolvimento da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/1980-6574.2010v16n2p425

Keywords:

Adolescentes. Educação Física. Estados Emocionais. Desenvolvimento Social

Abstract

This research aimed to study the meaning of physical activities for adolescents and its relation to emotional states. Participants were 100 13-to-15-year-old both sexes 8th grade teenagers, from one of São Paulo’s SESI school. The instrument was a questionnaire with objective questions about adolescents’ feelings and perceptions on Physical Education classes and their emotional states. Results showed the importance of Physical Education classes for the development of adolescents socio-affective relations. Besides, the importance of Physical Education was acknowledged, as an alternative way of helping the adolescents to deal with questions related to their bodies as well as emotional changes due to their age. Finally, it is adamant that the Physical Education professional develops strong ethical and moral values, to avoid the pressure of social groups, especially those connected to media that may harmfully influence adolescents.

Author Biographies

Elio Oliveira Cruz, Divisão de Ensino Básica (DEB) do SESI, São Paulo, SP

possui mestrado em Distúrbios do Desenvolvimento pela Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2003). Atualmente é professor efetivo- ensino fundamental e médio do Governo do Estado de São Paulo, professor - Serviço Social da Indústria. ensino fundamental e médio, professor no Instituto Educacional Carapicuiba(IEC) Pró-Reitoria de Pós-Graduação, Pesquisa e Extensão Tem experiência na área de Educação, com ênfase em EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: adolescência; família; motivação; criatividade e qualidade; vida; infância; Educação Física Especial; Educação Física Adaptada; Metodologia; Esportes. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/9637331695348247

Geraldo Antônio Fiamenghi Junior, Pós Graduação, Distúrbios do Desenvolvimento da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, SP

Graduação em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (1983), mestrado em Educação pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1987) e doutorado em Psicologia pela University of Edinburgh (1997). Atualmente é professor adjunto da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Distúrbios do Desenvolvimento). Tem experiência na área de clínica, docência e pesquisa em Psicologia, com ênfase em Desenvolvimento Social e da Personalidade, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: desenvolvimento emocional e social (bebês e crianças), deficiência, família e agressividade. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/6680842792627452

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Published

2017-01-20

Issue

V. 16, N. 2 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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