Percepção de professores e alunos sobre a prática do punhobol na Educação Física Escolar.

Abstract

This study aimed to verify the perception of teachers and students about the practice of “Fistball” in School Physical Education (PE). The research is characterized as a pedagogical intervention. The sample was composed of teachers and students from grades 5 to 8 of elementary school, from the regular municipal schools of Pelotas. A continuous training on fistball was offered to teachers, with the delivery of didactic and sports materials. At the end of two months a sports festival was held with teams from eleven schools involving 125 children and young people. The data collection was done through a questionnaire for teachers and students, which contained questions that related to the teachers' perception about the viability of fistball, satisfaction and participation in classes. For the students, the questionnaire addressed questions regarding the level of satisfaction about fistball and the perception about the participation of colleagues. Fifteen teachers and 50 students answered the instrument. As for satisfaction about the applicability and viability of fistball in school, all teachers stated that they are satisfied. Regarding the satisfaction of their classes, after the intervention, 20% (n = 3) of teachers are much more satisfied with their classes, 60% (n = 9) are more satisfied and only 20% (n = 3) remains as before. When questioned about their perception, if the content developed favored the participation of the students, before the intervention 26.7% (n = 4) said always, there was an increase to 40% (n = 6) after the intervention with fistball. Before the intervention with fistball 40% (n = 6) of the teachers realized that the students always participated in the classes. After the intervention, there was a positive difference of 66.7% (n = 10) in the students' involvement in the classes. After the introduction of fistball in PE classes, 33.3% (n = 5) of teachers realized that those students who had more resistance in participating in the practical classes, became more participatory. Of the six teachers who have students with disabilities, 26.7% (n = 4) reported that the proposed adaptations favored their participation. All teachers are satisfied with the formation of fistball. According to the students' responses, everyone felt happy or very happy in PE classes in which fistball was developed. During PE classes they practiced together, without distinction between girls and boys, and stated that they were able to practice this new modality. When asked if they want to continue playing fistball, 94% (n = 47) said yes. This study showed that fistball has the potential to be developed in PE classes and is a content to be added in the classes planning, as it contributes to the development of the students because it is a modality that favors the participation of all and is able to promote the practice in the school environment and in free time activities.