Caminhos em Educação Física: Reflexões e Crescimento Profissional no Estágio Profissional

Abstract

This report narrates the journey of a Professional Internship conducted at an Elementary and Secondary School during the 2024/2025 academic year, as part of the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Elementary and Secondary Education at FADEUP. Structured into three main areas, the report reflects on the core pillars of pedagogical practice. In Area 1, the focus is on the planning and implementation of lessons for 7th and 12th-grade classes, using instructional models such as the Sport Education Model and Game-Based Approaches, addressing challenges like skill heterogeneity and promoting physical literacy. This area was particularly impactful for teacher development, as it enabled the exploration of student-centered approaches with different instructional models, depending on each class and content. Through structured planning and reflective practice, strategies were developed to manage behavior, engage less motivated students, and adapt content to the real needs of learners. Area 2 highlights involvement in extracurricular initiatives, strengthening bonds with the school community and fostering integration in the educational environment. Area 3 focuses on research into pedagogical practices, analyzing the impact of student-centered approaches on motivation and performance. The results revealed a positive evolution, showing that the use of student-centered models, such as the Sport Education Model, significantly contributed to decision-making, efficiency, and effectiveness in technical actions. The conclusion reflects on professional growth, comparing the internship to a journey of discovery, where each step strengthens teaching competence. This report highlights the importance of reflective, critical, and evidence-based practice capable of responding to the demands of today's educational context.