The thematic unit "martial arts" in physical education classes in schools in western paraná

Abstract

The objective was to verify if physical education teachers develop the theme "fights" in physical education classes. Eight Physical Education teachers from public schools in the western micro-region of the state of Paraná - Brazil participated in the study. A semi-structured interview was used, and the data were treated according to the content analysis. As a result, teachers develop the content " fights " insufficiently, developing only the activities they know, are dependent on support materials and teach theoretical classes or make visits with their students to the academies or bring in invited teachers. We conclude that the theme "fights" is little discussed, due to its insufficient initial training, as well as continuing training for this theme.