Case Study: individualized body education

Abstract

This study is the result of a research work that aims at rethinking and rediscussing individualized physical activity practices. In this context, it brings a new viewpoint to the importance of respecting individuality in its biological, structural, and emotional aspects, and the integration and construction of meaning that can give a sense of direction to the quality of life. This study reports a field research work conducted at the Centro de Trabalho Muscular e Postural (Center for Muscle and Posture Work), from 1998 to 2002, that had, as its theoretical basis, the humanistic approach in pedagogy, as described in the book “Metodologia do Ensino de Educação Física” (Methodology of Physical Education Teaching), characterized by the presence of philosophical principles about human beings and their identity, value, and integral body education. KEY WORDS: Education - Body - Posture - Environment.