"A Motivação dos Alunos para a Prática da Educação Física no Ensino Secundário da Escola Secundária D. Dinis".

Abstract

This report describes the School Placement carried out in the second year of the Master's in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sports, University of Porto. Representing the culmination of the training path, it reflects the experiences, learning processes, and competencies developed throughout the academic year, during which the trainee teacher applied theoretical knowledge in a real teaching context. The School Placement took place between September 15, 2024, and June 7, 2025, at Escola Básica e Secundária D. Dinis (Santo Tirso School Cluster), offering a privileged space for observation, intervention, critical analysis, and reflection. The report is structured into three main dimensions: personal, reflecting individual development; professional, focusing on teaching practice and pedagogical relationships; and research, centered on the study of student motivation for Physical Education. This research aimed to analyze the motivation levels of secondary school students at E.B.S.D. Dinis, seeking to understand the factors influencing their engagement or lack thereof. Recognizing the importance of Physical Education for the holistic development of young people - physically, psychologically, socially, and ethically - the study aimed to contribute to more effective educational strategies that foster active, autonomous, and enthusiastic student participation. In a context marked by increasing sedentary lifestyles and public health concerns, understanding student motivation is essential for promoting active and healthy lifestyles.