PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS CONCERNING EXTERNAL DETERMINATION

Abstract

In this study, we aimed at investigating how physical education teachers behave. They teach at initial stages in the Primary School for education system of the State of São Paulo.  Such behaviour includes a pedagogic proposal created by the Education Department in 2003. In such year, arose a return of assigning lessons to Physical Education specialist teachers. Six DERCO teachers were interviewed in 2003, i.e. three experienced and three beginners.  On one hand, teachers assign value to claims, since they feel important; on the other hand, however, they do not agree with claims imposed without previously being asked. In addition, they questioned the claims which are blind to school reality.

Keywords: Physical Education Teachers’ Practices - External Determination