Transformando a Paixão em Profissão

Abstract

The present internship report is part of the 2nd year of the master's degree in teaching physical education in Primary and Secondary Education, with the aim of presenting the experiences and activities carried out during the professional internship, which took place from September 2022 to June 2023 at the D. Dinis Basic and Secondary School in Santo Tirso (EBSDD). The objective of the Professional Internship (PI) is to provide the student-intern with practical experience in the school environment, experiencing the dynamics of a school, interacting with the educational community, and applying the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the academic training. During the internship, I had the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as planning and conducting classes in Short Duration and Thematic Units (UFCD) of Step - the class, Step - choreographic assembly, and Localized Gymnastics - assembly, to a group of students from the Professional Course of Sports Technician. Although not a curricular subject in Physical Education, these are some of the pre-defined UFCDs in the Sports Technician Course, which aim to equip students for work in gyms, fitness centers, and leisure centers. Furthermore, I was able to enhance my communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities encountered in the educational context, providing a space for reflection on my practice. This was an enriching and transformative experience, preparing me to face different challenges in my future teaching career.