Physical Education in the Education of Infants

Abstract

With the intention of offering reflections and propostions about Physical Education in the educational process of children aged 0-6, this study is organized in two distinct parts. In the first one, we develop reflections on children’s body movements and their process of learning and building knowledge, based on the studies of Wallon. In the second part, we systematize propositions for a pedagogical approach for Physical Education in the infant education sphere. KEY WORDS: Infant education - Body movement - School Physical Education.