Educação Física: Desafiando Limites, Construindo Possibilidades

Abstract

This School Placement, part of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, took place at the Barcelos Secondary School, with an 11th-grade class, during an academic year. The purpose of this internship report is to share, review, analyse, and reflect on the journey undertaken throughout the Professional Internship, which allowed me to refine and develop my skills as a future The study addressed the issue of traditional teaching methods in football, often considered simplistic and demotivating, exploring how tactical understanding and student engagement can be enhanced through the Invasion Games Competency Model, integrating the Sport Education Model and the Teaching Games for Understanding Model. A Unit of Development was created to facilitate game comprehension, involving 20 students aged between 16 and 18 years. The methodology included the observation and analysis of eight football lessons, focused on student participation and decision-making in game situations. The findings demonstrated that integrating tactical understanding with inclusive and collaborative practices can enrich the educational experience in football, with the Invasion Games Competency Model proving effective in meeting the diverse needs of the students, significantly improving participation and decision-making.