Os Primeiros Passos Rumo à Profissão: Uma Experiência na Educação Física

Abstract

The aim of this document is to provide the reader with a detailed overview of my journey throughout the year of school placemment, allowing to understand the experiences I had as a preservice teacher and future Physical Education teacher. This journey took place in a school located in Porto, where I had the opportunity to work with a seventh-grade class. This allowed me to face challenges and acquire meaningful learning experiences within the school context. Furthermore, this document also reflects my involvement in the school community, namely through participation in School Sports and in various activities carried out throughout the academic year. With each new beginning, it is essential to keep moving forward, striving to improve the process without fear of making mistakes. Just like in the early years of life, when we learn to take our first steps, this year was also a moment of learning and growth. I learned to plan, to adapt, and to engage in constant learning. This process demanded consistency, the continuous acquisition of new knowledge, and the accumulation of key experiences that enabled me to perform more competently and in line with the needs of the students the role of a teacher. As in any other field, in education too, satisfactory results come from constant practice and training. Throughout this year, I employed methodologies that I considered most appropriate for the class I worked with, always aiming to promote the students' holistic and effective development. In the second semester, I developed a research study focused on the implementation of the Sport Education Model in the sports of basketball and tag-rugby, with the aim of evaluating its impact on team spirit and leadership skills. At the same time, I also sought to stimulate interest in sports and physical activity. I was able to conclude that the implementation of this model significantly contributed to strengthening the class's team spirit. KEYWORDS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION; PRESERVICE TEACHER; SCHOOL