Da Peripécia à Perícia - Uma Jornada de Transformação

Abstract

This report was prepared within the framework of the Professional School Placement of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. It describes the trainee teacher's journey throughout an academic year, marked by challenges, reflective moments, and a continuous process of personal and professional development. The document highlights key aspects such as pedagogical planning, learning management, student motivation, and the construction of a teaching identity grounded in reflective practice. It also includes an action research study entitled "The Value of Competitiveness in Learning Football in Physical Education: A Gender-Based Study", which analyzes how competitive dynamics influence student engagement and learning, considering the differences between boys and girls. In summary, this report illustrates the transition from an initial stance of uncertainty to a more conscious, critical, and evidence-based teaching practice, underlining the importance of reflection, adaptability, and research in promoting quality education.