Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools
This cross-sectional, stratified, random sample study aimed to identify the school environment for teaching and engaging in physical education in elementary public schools. An inventory assessment was made and interviews were held with school managers in 12 teaching units in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazi...
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| author | Ricardo Hugo Gonzalez Marcela de Castro Ferracioli-Gama Luzia Vanessa Alves de Lima Ítalo Nunes Braga Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira Márcia Maria Tavares Machado |
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This cross-sectional, stratified, random sample study aimed to identify the school environment for teaching and engaging in physical education in elementary public schools. An inventory assessment was made and interviews were held with school managers in 12 teaching units in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The data obtained were categorized as follows: lesson availability and frequency, recess, extracurricular activities, facilities, and installations in place. The descriptive analysis used absolute and relative frequencies values. The results showed that all schools involved in the study provide two weekly physical education classes. None of the schools engaged in the development of recreational activities during recess. Data showed that 75% of schools participating in the study provide free extracurricular activities, among which futsal was the most popular (58.3%). Also, 75% of schools had indoor sports facilities, whereas some schools did not have adequate space to hold classes. In the group of schools with facilities, 90% had crossbars and 70% had at least one type of floor markings for sports such as futsal, basketball, and volleyball. Only one school had a recreational room, patio, and a green area. We concluded that the results point to a favorable direction for teaching and engaging in physical education in schools. We discussed how an adequate environment in schools helps students make better lifestyle choices and provides teachers with the opportunity to fully develop their classes and promote student’s health.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a1ce43e1886e417f8617c8bd7c0d27de2025-01-02T22:02:08ZengSociedade Brasileira de Atividade Física e SaúdeRevista Brasileira de Atividade Física e Saúde1413-34822317-16342021-03-012610.12820/rbafs.26e0187Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schoolsRicardo Hugo Gonzalez0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8447-4224Marcela de Castro Ferracioli-Gama1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1782-691XLuzia Vanessa Alves de Lima2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9190-0896Ítalo Nunes Braga3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3394-0421Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1424-0649Márcia Maria Tavares Machado5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0149-5792Universidade Federal do Ceará, Instituto de Educação Física e Esportes, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.Universidade Federal do Ceará, Instituto de Educação Física e Esportes, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.Universidade Federal do Ceará, Instituto de Educação Física e Esportes, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.Universidade Federal do Ceará, Instituto de Educação Física e Esportes, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.Universidade Federal do Ceará, Faculdade de Medicina, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. This cross-sectional, stratified, random sample study aimed to identify the school environment for teaching and engaging in physical education in elementary public schools. An inventory assessment was made and interviews were held with school managers in 12 teaching units in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The data obtained were categorized as follows: lesson availability and frequency, recess, extracurricular activities, facilities, and installations in place. The descriptive analysis used absolute and relative frequencies values. The results showed that all schools involved in the study provide two weekly physical education classes. None of the schools engaged in the development of recreational activities during recess. Data showed that 75% of schools participating in the study provide free extracurricular activities, among which futsal was the most popular (58.3%). Also, 75% of schools had indoor sports facilities, whereas some schools did not have adequate space to hold classes. In the group of schools with facilities, 90% had crossbars and 70% had at least one type of floor markings for sports such as futsal, basketball, and volleyball. Only one school had a recreational room, patio, and a green area. We concluded that the results point to a favorable direction for teaching and engaging in physical education in schools. We discussed how an adequate environment in schools helps students make better lifestyle choices and provides teachers with the opportunity to fully develop their classes and promote student’s health. https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/14304School environmentPhysical infrastructurePhysical education at school |
| spellingShingle | Ricardo Hugo Gonzalez Marcela de Castro Ferracioli-Gama Luzia Vanessa Alves de Lima Ítalo Nunes Braga Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira Márcia Maria Tavares Machado Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física e Saúde School environment Physical infrastructure Physical education at school |
| title | Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| title_full | Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| title_short | Characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| title_sort | characterization of the physical education environment and practice in public schools |
| topic | School environment Physical infrastructure Physical education at school |
| url | https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/14304 |
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