Os impactos do projeto "Brincando com lutas UFAM" na formação do licenciado em educação física

Abstract

This study analyzed the impact of the “Playing with Martial Arts UFAM” Project (BLU) on the training of undergraduate students in Physical Education, considering the importance of Martial Arts as a content of body culture and its still limited presence in schools. It sought to understand how the project contributes to the development of pedagogical skills and to changing students’ initial conceptions about the teaching of Martial Arts. The research involved 11 participants from different periods of the course, with distinct prior experiences, and used interviews and focus groups to identify perceptions, challenges, and learning experiences. The results showed that BLU promotes teacher confidence, the use of games as a pedagogical strategy, and the ability to deal with the unpredictable, bringing undergraduate students closer to the reality of schools. It is concluded that the project strengthens initial training by integrating theory and practice and broadening the understanding of teaching martial arts.