“Ginástica sem fronteiras

Abstract

The goal of this study was to analyze the internationalization process through the International Youth Leader Education program and its relationships in the professional trajectory in gymnastics. This program by International Sports and Culture Association (ISCA) offers scholarships in Danish schools with nonformal education, providing large experiences and sports practices, among which we can highlight Gymnastics. With the participation of Brazilians from 1997 to the present day and considering the needs in the training of gymnastics teachers in Brazil, this study proposes a qualitative and descriptive approach to achieve its objectives. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were carried out and, subsequently, the analysis of Bardin (2011) to treat the obtained data. Through its procedures, this research intends to deepen on some issues that include entry into the program, training and current professional practice. Thus, we found that all interviewed participants had previous experience with gymnastics, especially in extension groups at universities. The main motivation to participate in the program was the international experience, followed by the Gymnastics training offered, in addition to the influence friends from Gymnastics For All groups. The financial factor was presented as the greatest challenge to participate in the program, in addition to difficulties with English proficiency. During the internship, the participants emphasized, through their perceptions, teaching characteristics, such as the structure and quality materials as a pedagogical facilitator, the school, teachers a d students organization, classes with little theory and many practical activities. The main contributions in the personal aspect were friendships, international experience and maturation. In the professional, we verify the Gymnastics formation through practical experiences, performances and other contributions such as the international education in the curriculum. After the exchange, there were contributions in the home institution, especially in the extension and research groups. The IYLE formation contributed in several ways to the professional trajectory, mainly through the acquired knowledge application and the lived experience. Danish Gymnastics has been used as an element of practical classes, without major repercussions due to the lack of knowledge and the different relationship with Gymnastics in the Brazilian context. In teaching practice, Danish Gymnastics has been used as a Gymnastics content with experiences and lived examples.