Physical Education and Teacher Education at the University of Brasilia: epistemological aspects

Abstract

This work presents partial results of a research work started in 2004 at the Physical Education College (FEF) of the University of Brasilia (UnB), having as one of its goals the identification of the guiding paradigms of the Physical Education BA course at the University of Brasilia and its respective influences in the professional education of FEF/UnB’s faculty. Theoretical references were based on knowledge theories and research was conducted according to the qualitative approach. The conclusion reached is that the Physical Education BA course program presents a battle of ideas between the areas of Physical Activity and Human Performance and Physical Education, Sport and Society. The battle between these areas constitutes a language debate which may contribute to legitimize the field of Physical Education, Sport and Society. KEYWORDS: physical education – BA programs – epistemology – teacher education