Motivação dos alunos para a prática de treino funcional nas aulas de Educação Física no Ensino Secundário

Abstract

This School Placement report aims to portray the most significant moments experienced by the trainee teacher throughout the supervised teaching practice. The training journey, filled with diverse experiences, presented demanding challenges that fostered meaningful learning and led to a deep critical reflection on professional practice. The document addresses the teaching and learning process developed during the internship, highlighting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of pedagogical practices, along with the rationale behind decisions made and adjustments implemented, grounded in reflective teaching. One of the challenges faced was the low motivation of some students to engage in functional training during Physical Education classes. This issue led to the development of a research project focused on understanding the factors that influence secondary school students' motivation toward this curricular component. A quantitative study was conducted using a questionnaire administered to a sample of students. The data revealed that students show higher levels of motivation when they perceive direct benefits to their health, physical condition, and overall well-being. These findings underscore the importance of adopting a pedagogical approach that emphasizes these aspects. Throughout this journey, systematic and critical reflection on practice proved essential for the development of knowledge, experience, and the progressive construction of a solid, critical, and engaged professional identity, committed to making Physical Education more motivating, inclusive, and meaningful for all students